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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,611.71, 11,412.20 and 2,927.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,611.71, 11,412.20 and 2,927.79 is: 4,389.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,611.71 : 11,412.20 = 2,927.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,611.71/11,412.20 = 2,927.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,611.71x = 11,412.20 × 2,927.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,611.71x = 33,412,525.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,412,525.04/7,611.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.62

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