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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,619.46, 11,427.97 and 2,688.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,619.46, 11,427.97 and 2,688.38 is: 4,032.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,619.46 : 11,427.97 = 2,688.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,619.46/11,427.97 = 2,688.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,619.46x = 11,427.97 × 2,688.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,619.46x = 30,722,725.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,722,725.99/7,619.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.14

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