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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,625.74, 11,438.61 and 2,432.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,625.74, 11,438.61 and 2,432.02 is: 3,648.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,625.74 : 11,438.61 = 2,432.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,625.74/11,438.61 = 2,432.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,625.74x = 11,438.61 × 2,432.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,625.74x = 27,818,928.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,818,928.29/7,625.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,648.03

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