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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,625.62, 11,437.27 and 2,079.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,625.62, 11,437.27 and 2,079.41 is: 3,118.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,625.62 : 11,437.27 = 2,079.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,625.62/11,437.27 = 2,079.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,625.62x = 11,437.27 × 2,079.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,625.62x = 23,782,763.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,782,763.21/7,625.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.80

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