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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,620.54, 11,427.78 and 2,937.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,620.54, 11,427.78 and 2,937.96 is: 4,405.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,620.54 : 11,427.78 = 2,937.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,620.54/11,427.78 = 2,937.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,620.54x = 11,427.78 × 2,937.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,620.54x = 33,574,360.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,574,360.53/7,620.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,405.77

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