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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,640.71, 11,458.66 and 2,960.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,640.71, 11,458.66 and 2,960.40 is: 4,439.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,640.71 : 11,458.66 = 2,960.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,640.71/11,458.66 = 2,960.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,640.71x = 11,458.66 × 2,960.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,640.71x = 33,922,217.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,922,217.06/7,640.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,439.67

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