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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,625.32, 11,438.39 and 2,697.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,625.32, 11,438.39 and 2,697.28 is: 4,046.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,625.32 : 11,438.39 = 2,697.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,625.32/11,438.39 = 2,697.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,625.32x = 11,438.39 × 2,697.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,625.32x = 30,852,540.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,852,540.58/7,625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.07

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