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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,626.27, 11,440.77 and 2,698.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,626.27, 11,440.77 and 2,698.77 is: 4,048.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,626.27 : 11,440.77 = 2,698.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,626.27/11,440.77 = 2,698.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,626.27x = 11,440.77 × 2,698.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,626.27x = 30,876,006.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,876,006.85/7,626.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.64

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