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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,629.88, 11,445.53 and 2,364.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,629.88, 11,445.53 and 2,364.93 is: 3,547.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,629.88 : 11,445.53 = 2,364.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,629.88/11,445.53 = 2,364.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,629.88x = 11,445.53 × 2,364.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,629.88x = 27,067,877.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,067,877.26/7,629.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.62

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