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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,627.16, 11,440.62 and 2,362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,627.16, 11,440.62 and 2,362.04 is: 3,543.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,627.16 : 11,440.62 = 2,362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,627.16/11,440.62 = 2,362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,627.16x = 11,440.62 × 2,362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,627.16x = 27,023,202.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,023,202.06/7,627.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.02

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