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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,657.82, 11,487.64 and 2,727.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,657.82, 11,487.64 and 2,727.96 is: 4,092.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,657.82 : 11,487.64 = 2,727.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,657.82/11,487.64 = 2,727.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,657.82x = 11,487.64 × 2,727.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,657.82x = 31,337,822.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,337,822.41/7,657.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.26

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