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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,626.34, 11,439.44 and 2,079.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,626.34, 11,439.44 and 2,079.66 is: 3,119.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,626.34 : 11,439.44 = 2,079.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,626.34/11,439.44 = 2,079.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,626.34x = 11,439.44 × 2,079.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,626.34x = 23,790,145.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,790,145.79/7,626.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.47

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