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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,623.98, 11,441.43 and 3,244.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,623.98, 11,441.43 and 3,244.53 is: 4,869.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,623.98 : 11,441.43 = 3,244.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,623.98/11,441.43 = 3,244.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,623.98x = 11,441.43 × 3,244.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,623.98x = 37,122,062.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,122,062.88/7,623.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,869.12

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