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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,627.62, 11,441.40 and 2,696.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,627.62, 11,441.40 and 2,696.10 is: 4,044.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,627.62 : 11,441.40 = 2,696.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,627.62/11,441.40 = 2,696.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,627.62x = 11,441.40 × 2,696.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,627.62x = 30,847,158.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,847,158.54/7,627.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.14

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