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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,629.72, 11,387.39 and 7,131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,629.72, 11,387.39 and 7,131.50 is: 10,643.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,629.72 : 11,387.39 = 7,131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,629.72/11,387.39 = 7,131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,629.72x = 11,387.39 × 7,131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,629.72x = 81,209,171.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,209,171.79/7,629.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,643.79

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