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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,639.83, 11,460.06 and 2,709.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,639.83, 11,460.06 and 2,709.99 is: 4,065.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,639.83 : 11,460.06 = 2,709.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,639.83/11,460.06 = 2,709.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,639.83x = 11,460.06 × 2,709.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,639.83x = 31,056,648.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,056,648.00/7,639.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.10

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