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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,648.93, 11,474.67 and 2,717.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,648.93, 11,474.67 and 2,717.53 is: 4,076.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,648.93 : 11,474.67 = 2,717.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,648.93/11,474.67 = 2,717.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,648.93x = 11,474.67 × 2,717.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,648.93x = 31,182,759.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,182,759.97/7,648.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.75

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