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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,628.52, 11,444.67 and 2,363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,628.52, 11,444.67 and 2,363.25 is: 3,545.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,628.52 : 11,444.67 = 2,363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,628.52/11,444.67 = 2,363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,628.52x = 11,444.67 × 2,363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,628.52x = 27,046,616.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,046,616.38/7,628.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.46

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