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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,625.45, 11,437.01 and 2,079.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,625.45, 11,437.01 and 2,079.25 is: 3,118.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,625.45 : 11,437.01 = 2,079.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,625.45/11,437.01 = 2,079.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,625.45x = 11,437.01 × 2,079.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,625.45x = 23,780,345.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,780,345.86/7,625.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.55

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