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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,627.52, 11,444.84 and 2,700.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,627.52, 11,444.84 and 2,700.88 is: 4,052.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,627.52 : 11,444.84 = 2,700.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,627.52/11,444.84 = 2,700.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,627.52x = 11,444.84 × 2,700.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,627.52x = 30,911,139.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,911,139.46/7,627.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.58

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