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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,626.74, 11,438.93 and 2,080.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,626.74, 11,438.93 and 2,080.53 is: 3,120.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,626.74 : 11,438.93 = 2,080.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,626.74/11,438.93 = 2,080.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,626.74x = 11,438.93 × 2,080.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,626.74x = 23,799,026.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,799,026.63/7,626.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.47

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