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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,626.73, 11,441.89 and 2,432.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,626.73, 11,441.89 and 2,432.60 is: 3,649.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,626.73 : 11,441.89 = 2,432.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,626.73/11,441.89 = 2,432.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,626.73x = 11,441.89 × 2,432.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,626.73x = 27,833,558.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,833,558.06/7,626.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.48

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