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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,629.38, 11,444.68 and 2,435.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,629.38, 11,444.68 and 2,435.26 is: 3,653.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,629.38 : 11,444.68 = 2,435.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,629.38/11,444.68 = 2,435.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,629.38x = 11,444.68 × 2,435.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,629.38x = 27,870,771.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,870,771.42/7,629.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.08

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