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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,629.59, 11,444.71 and 2,699.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,629.59, 11,444.71 and 2,699.27 is: 4,049.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,629.59 : 11,444.71 = 2,699.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,629.59/11,444.71 = 2,699.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,629.59x = 11,444.71 × 2,699.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,629.59x = 30,892,362.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,892,362.36/7,629.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.02

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