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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,642.97, 11,462.04 and 2,962.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,642.97, 11,462.04 and 2,962.65 is: 4,443.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,642.97 : 11,462.04 = 2,962.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,642.97/11,462.04 = 2,962.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,642.97x = 11,462.04 × 2,962.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,642.97x = 33,958,012.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,958,012.81/7,642.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.04

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