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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,625.08, 11,437.64 and 3,239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,625.08, 11,437.64 and 3,239.44 is: 4,859.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,625.08 : 11,437.64 = 3,239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,625.08/11,437.64 = 3,239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,625.08x = 11,437.64 × 3,239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,625.08x = 37,051,548.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,051,548.52/7,625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,859.17

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