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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,681.68, 11,522.76 and 2,751.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,681.68, 11,522.76 and 2,751.12 is: 4,126.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,681.68 : 11,522.76 = 2,751.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,681.68/11,522.76 = 2,751.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,681.68x = 11,522.76 × 2,751.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,681.68x = 31,700,495.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,700,495.49/7,681.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.77

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