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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,651.49, 11,475.75 and 2,721.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,651.49, 11,475.75 and 2,721.20 is: 4,081.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,651.49 : 11,475.75 = 2,721.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,651.49/11,475.75 = 2,721.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,651.49x = 11,475.75 × 2,721.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,651.49x = 31,227,810.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,227,810.90/7,651.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,081.27

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