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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,660.92, 11,491.56 and 2,731.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,660.92, 11,491.56 and 2,731.08 is: 4,096.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,660.92 : 11,491.56 = 2,731.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,660.92/11,491.56 = 2,731.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,660.92x = 11,491.56 × 2,731.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,660.92x = 31,384,369.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,384,369.68/7,660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,096.68

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