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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,627.60, 11,441.92 and 2,363.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,627.60, 11,441.92 and 2,363.07 is: 3,544.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,627.60 : 11,441.92 = 2,363.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,627.60/11,441.92 = 2,363.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,627.60x = 11,441.92 × 2,363.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,627.60x = 27,038,057.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,038,057.89/7,627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.77

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