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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,629.94, 11,445.62 and 2,364.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,629.94, 11,445.62 and 2,364.99 is: 3,547.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,629.94 : 11,445.62 = 2,364.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,629.94/11,445.62 = 2,364.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,629.94x = 11,445.62 × 2,364.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,629.94x = 27,068,757.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,068,757.61/7,629.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.70

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