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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,629.77, 11,444.96 and 2,364.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,629.77, 11,444.96 and 2,364.31 is: 3,546.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,629.77 : 11,444.96 = 2,364.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,629.77/11,444.96 = 2,364.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,629.77x = 11,444.96 × 2,364.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,629.77x = 27,059,433.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,059,433.38/7,629.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.56

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