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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,642.28, 11,460.83 and 2,711.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,642.28, 11,460.83 and 2,711.21 is: 4,065.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,642.28 : 11,460.83 = 2,711.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,642.28/11,460.83 = 2,711.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,642.28x = 11,460.83 × 2,711.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,642.28x = 31,072,646.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,072,646.04/7,642.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.89

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