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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,651.52, 11,473.30 and 2,720.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,651.52, 11,473.30 and 2,720.44 is: 4,079.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,651.52 : 11,473.30 = 2,720.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,651.52/11,473.30 = 2,720.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,651.52x = 11,473.30 × 2,720.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,651.52x = 31,212,426.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,212,426.69/7,651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.25

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