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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,671.70, 11,505.89 and 2,741.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,671.70, 11,505.89 and 2,741.68 is: 4,111.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,671.70 : 11,505.89 = 2,741.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,671.70/11,505.89 = 2,741.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,671.70x = 11,505.89 × 2,741.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,671.70x = 31,545,454.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,545,454.79/7,671.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,111.92

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