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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,629.21, 11,444.84 and 2,364.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,629.21, 11,444.84 and 2,364.64 is: 3,547.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,629.21 : 11,444.84 = 2,364.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,629.21/11,444.84 = 2,364.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,629.21x = 11,444.84 × 2,364.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,629.21x = 27,062,926.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,062,926.46/7,629.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.28

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