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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,626.18, 11,435.61 and 3,241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,626.18, 11,435.61 and 3,241.26 is: 4,860.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,626.18 : 11,435.61 = 3,241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,626.18/11,435.61 = 3,241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,626.18x = 11,435.61 × 3,241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,626.18x = 37,065,785.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,065,785.27/7,626.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,860.33

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