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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,647.93, 11,473.17 and 2,716.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,647.93, 11,473.17 and 2,716.53 is: 4,075.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,647.93 : 11,473.17 = 2,716.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,647.93/11,473.17 = 2,716.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,647.93x = 11,473.17 × 2,716.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,647.93x = 31,167,210.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,167,210.50/7,647.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,075.25

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