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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,640.73, 11,462.31 and 2,709.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,640.73, 11,462.31 and 2,709.65 is: 4,064.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,640.73 : 11,462.31 = 2,709.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,640.73/11,462.31 = 2,709.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,640.73x = 11,462.31 × 2,709.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,640.73x = 31,058,876.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,058,876.95/7,640.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,064.91

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