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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,630.32, 11,444.52 and 2,436.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,630.32, 11,444.52 and 2,436.24 is: 3,654.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,630.32 : 11,444.52 = 2,436.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,630.32/11,444.52 = 2,436.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,630.32x = 11,444.52 × 2,436.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,630.32x = 27,881,597.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,881,597.40/7,630.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.05

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