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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,624.46, 11,437.44 and 2,359.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,624.46, 11,437.44 and 2,359.27 is: 3,539.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,624.46 : 11,437.44 = 2,359.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,624.46/11,437.44 = 2,359.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,624.46x = 11,437.44 × 2,359.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,624.46x = 26,983,951.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,983,951.88/7,624.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.13

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