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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,623.42, 11,437.29 and 3,241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,623.42, 11,437.29 and 3,241.50 is: 4,863.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,623.42 : 11,437.29 = 3,241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,623.42/11,437.29 = 3,241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,623.42x = 11,437.29 × 3,241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,623.42x = 37,073,975.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,073,975.54/7,623.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.17

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