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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,557.48, 11,338.25 and 2,627.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,557.48, 11,338.25 and 2,627.39 is: 3,941.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,557.48 : 11,338.25 = 2,627.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,557.48/11,338.25 = 2,627.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,557.48x = 11,338.25 × 2,627.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,557.48x = 29,789,982.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,789,982.89/7,557.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.79

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