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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,626.37, 11,437.49 and 2,695.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,626.37, 11,437.49 and 2,695.36 is: 4,042.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,626.37 : 11,437.49 = 2,695.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,626.37/11,437.49 = 2,695.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,626.37x = 11,437.49 × 2,695.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,626.37x = 30,828,153.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,828,153.05/7,626.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.31

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