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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,631.38, 11,447.28 and 2,437.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,631.38, 11,447.28 and 2,437.25 is: 3,655.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,631.38 : 11,447.28 = 2,437.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,631.38/11,447.28 = 2,437.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,631.38x = 11,447.28 × 2,437.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,631.38x = 27,899,883.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,899,883.18/7,631.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.94

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