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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,627.32, 11,430.57 and 4,666.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,627.32, 11,430.57 and 4,666.79 is: 6,993.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,627.32 : 11,430.57 = 4,666.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,627.32/11,430.57 = 4,666.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,627.32x = 11,430.57 × 4,666.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,627.32x = 53,344,012.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,344,012.62/7,627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,993.81

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