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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,634.79, 11,448.86 and 2,702.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,634.79, 11,448.86 and 2,702.79 is: 4,053.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,634.79 : 11,448.86 = 2,702.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,634.79/11,448.86 = 2,702.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,634.79x = 11,448.86 × 2,702.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,634.79x = 30,943,850.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,943,850.81/7,634.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.01

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