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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,629.93, 11,441.24 and 3,245.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,629.93, 11,441.24 and 3,245.01 is: 4,865.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,629.93 : 11,441.24 = 3,245.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,629.93/11,441.24 = 3,245.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,629.93x = 11,441.24 × 3,245.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,629.93x = 37,126,921.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,126,921.99/7,629.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.96

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