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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,630.58, 11,447.61 and 2,950.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,630.58, 11,447.61 and 2,950.62 is: 4,426.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,630.58 : 11,447.61 = 2,950.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,630.58/11,447.61 = 2,950.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,630.58x = 11,447.61 × 2,950.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,630.58x = 33,777,547.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,777,547.02/7,630.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.61

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