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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,675.51, 11,517.73 and 2,995.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,675.51, 11,517.73 and 2,995.27 is: 4,494.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,675.51 : 11,517.73 = 2,995.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,675.51/11,517.73 = 2,995.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,675.51x = 11,517.73 × 2,995.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,675.51x = 34,498,658.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,498,658.17/7,675.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.64

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