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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,629.45, 11,439.72 and 3,244.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,629.45, 11,439.72 and 3,244.65 is: 4,865.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,629.45 : 11,439.72 = 3,244.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,629.45/11,439.72 = 3,244.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,629.45x = 11,439.72 × 3,244.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,629.45x = 37,117,887.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,117,887.50/7,629.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.08

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