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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,617.82, 11,425.53 and 2,686.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,617.82, 11,425.53 and 2,686.73 is: 4,029.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,617.82 : 11,425.53 = 2,686.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,617.82/11,425.53 = 2,686.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,617.82x = 11,425.53 × 2,686.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,617.82x = 30,697,314.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,697,314.22/7,617.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.67

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