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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,652.62, 11,478.93 and 2,722.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,652.62, 11,478.93 and 2,722.30 is: 4,083.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,652.62 : 11,478.93 = 2,722.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,652.62/11,478.93 = 2,722.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,652.62x = 11,478.93 × 2,722.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,652.62x = 31,249,121.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,249,121.17/7,652.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.45

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