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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,631.46, 11,445.81 and 2,701.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,631.46, 11,445.81 and 2,701.14 is: 4,051.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,631.46 : 11,445.81 = 2,701.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,631.46/11,445.81 = 2,701.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,631.46x = 11,445.81 × 2,701.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,631.46x = 30,916,735.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,916,735.22/7,631.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.22

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