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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,630.61, 11,444.73 and 2,952.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,630.61, 11,444.73 and 2,952.79 is: 4,428.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,630.61 : 11,444.73 = 2,952.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,630.61/11,444.73 = 2,952.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,630.61x = 11,444.73 × 2,952.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,630.61x = 33,793,844.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,793,844.61/7,630.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,428.72

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