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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,626.08, 11,436.68 and 3,927.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,626.08, 11,436.68 and 3,927.82 is: 5,890.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,626.08 : 11,436.68 = 3,927.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,626.08/11,436.68 = 3,927.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,626.08x = 11,436.68 × 3,927.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,626.08x = 44,921,220.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,921,220.44/7,626.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,890.47

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