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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,627.30, 11,442.03 and 3,731.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,627.30, 11,442.03 and 3,731.92 is: 5,598.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,627.30 : 11,442.03 = 3,731.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,627.30/11,442.03 = 3,731.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,627.30x = 11,442.03 × 3,731.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,627.30x = 42,700,740.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,700,740.60/7,627.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,598.41

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