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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,630.16, 11,435.99 and 3,238.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,630.16, 11,435.99 and 3,238.39 is: 4,853.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,630.16 : 11,435.99 = 3,238.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,630.16/11,435.99 = 3,238.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,630.16x = 11,435.99 × 3,238.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,630.16x = 37,034,195.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,034,195.66/7,630.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.66

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