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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,629.95, 11,445.23 and 2,365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,629.95, 11,445.23 and 2,365.50 is: 3,548.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,629.95 : 11,445.23 = 2,365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,629.95/11,445.23 = 2,365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,629.95x = 11,445.23 × 2,365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,629.95x = 27,073,679.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,073,679.74/7,629.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.35

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