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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,640.19, 11,456.51 and 2,709.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,640.19, 11,456.51 and 2,709.09 is: 4,062.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,640.19 : 11,456.51 = 2,709.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,640.19/11,456.51 = 2,709.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,640.19x = 11,456.51 × 2,709.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,640.19x = 31,036,703.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,036,703.13/7,640.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.29

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