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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,637.97, 11,457.87 and 2,706.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,637.97, 11,457.87 and 2,706.60 is: 4,060.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,637.97 : 11,457.87 = 2,706.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,637.97/11,457.87 = 2,706.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,637.97x = 11,457.87 × 2,706.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,637.97x = 31,011,870.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,011,870.94/7,637.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.22

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