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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,625.44, 11,440.01 and 2,431.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,625.44, 11,440.01 and 2,431.31 is: 3,647.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,625.44 : 11,440.01 = 2,431.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,625.44/11,440.01 = 2,431.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,625.44x = 11,440.01 × 2,431.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,625.44x = 27,814,210.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,814,210.71/7,625.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.55

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