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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,647.21, 11,471.63 and 2,717.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,647.21, 11,471.63 and 2,717.31 is: 4,076.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,647.21 : 11,471.63 = 2,717.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,647.21/11,471.63 = 2,717.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,647.21x = 11,471.63 × 2,717.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,647.21x = 31,171,961.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,171,961.33/7,647.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.25

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