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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,644.32, 11,466.72 and 2,714.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,644.32, 11,466.72 and 2,714.72 is: 4,072.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,644.32 : 11,466.72 = 2,714.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,644.32/11,466.72 = 2,714.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,644.32x = 11,466.72 × 2,714.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,644.32x = 31,128,934.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,128,934.12/7,644.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.17

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