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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,644.42, 11,466.77 and 2,710.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,644.42, 11,466.77 and 2,710.62 is: 4,065.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,644.42 : 11,466.77 = 2,710.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,644.42/11,466.77 = 2,710.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,644.42x = 11,466.77 × 2,710.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,644.42x = 31,082,042.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,082,042.54/7,644.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.98

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