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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,629.91, 11,435.62 and 3,238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,629.91, 11,435.62 and 3,238.14 is: 4,853.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,629.91 : 11,435.62 = 3,238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,629.91/11,435.62 = 3,238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,629.91x = 11,435.62 × 3,238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,629.91x = 37,030,122.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,030,122.36/7,629.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.29

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