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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,620.52, 11,429.82 and 2,688.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,620.52, 11,429.82 and 2,688.76 is: 4,032.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,620.52 : 11,429.82 = 2,688.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,620.52/11,429.82 = 2,688.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,620.52x = 11,429.82 × 2,688.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,620.52x = 30,732,042.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,732,042.82/7,620.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.80

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