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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,651.40, 11,477.39 and 2,721.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,651.40, 11,477.39 and 2,721.74 is: 4,082.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,651.40 : 11,477.39 = 2,721.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,651.40/11,477.39 = 2,721.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,651.40x = 11,477.39 × 2,721.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,651.40x = 31,238,478.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,238,478.26/7,651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.71

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