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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,627.05, 11,445.44 and 3,244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,627.05, 11,445.44 and 3,244.50 is: 4,868.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,627.05 : 11,445.44 = 3,244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,627.05/11,445.44 = 3,244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,627.05x = 11,445.44 × 3,244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,627.05x = 37,134,713.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,134,713.86/7,627.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,868.82

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