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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,560.84, 11,344.51 and 2,627.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,560.84, 11,344.51 and 2,627.79 is: 3,942.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,560.84 : 11,344.51 = 2,627.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,560.84/11,344.51 = 2,627.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,560.84x = 11,344.51 × 2,627.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,560.84x = 29,810,989.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,810,989.93/7,560.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.81

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