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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,627.77, 11,444.40 and 4,702.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,627.77, 11,444.40 and 4,702.68 is: 7,055.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,627.77 : 11,444.40 = 4,702.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,627.77/11,444.40 = 4,702.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,627.77x = 11,444.40 × 4,702.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,627.77x = 53,819,350.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,819,350.99/7,627.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,055.71

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