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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,629.26, 11,445.51 and 2,435.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,629.26, 11,445.51 and 2,435.18 is: 3,653.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,629.26 : 11,445.51 = 2,435.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,629.26/11,445.51 = 2,435.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,629.26x = 11,445.51 × 2,435.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,629.26x = 27,871,877.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,871,877.04/7,629.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.29

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