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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,657.97, 11,488.04 and 2,726.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,657.97, 11,488.04 and 2,726.56 is: 4,090.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,657.97 : 11,488.04 = 2,726.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,657.97/11,488.04 = 2,726.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,657.97x = 11,488.04 × 2,726.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,657.97x = 31,322,759.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,322,759.27/7,657.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.22

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