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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,632.72, 11,453.63 and 2,706.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,632.72, 11,453.63 and 2,706.50 is: 4,061.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,632.72 : 11,453.63 = 2,706.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,632.72/11,453.63 = 2,706.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,632.72x = 11,453.63 × 2,706.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,632.72x = 30,999,178.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,999,178.79/7,632.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.35

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