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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,620.65, 11,430.98 and 2,690.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,620.65, 11,430.98 and 2,690.58 is: 4,035.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,620.65 : 11,430.98 = 2,690.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,620.65/11,430.98 = 2,690.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,620.65x = 11,430.98 × 2,690.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,620.65x = 30,755,952.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,755,952.72/7,620.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,035.87

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