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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,639.31, 11,458.82 and 2,707.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,639.31, 11,458.82 and 2,707.78 is: 4,061.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,639.31 : 11,458.82 = 2,707.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,639.31/11,458.82 = 2,707.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,639.31x = 11,458.82 × 2,707.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,639.31x = 31,027,948.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,027,948.00/7,639.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.62

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