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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,629.37, 11,444.06 and 2,082.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,629.37, 11,444.06 and 2,082.71 is: 3,124.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,629.37 : 11,444.06 = 2,082.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,629.37/11,444.06 = 2,082.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,629.37x = 11,444.06 × 2,082.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,629.37x = 23,834,692.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,834,692.02/7,629.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.07

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