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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,627.34, 11,442.15 and 2,697.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,627.34, 11,442.15 and 2,697.02 is: 4,045.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,627.34 : 11,442.15 = 2,697.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,627.34/11,442.15 = 2,697.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,627.34x = 11,442.15 × 2,697.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,627.34x = 30,859,707.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,859,707.39/7,627.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.93

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