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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,631.55, 11,448.96 and 2,366.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,631.55, 11,448.96 and 2,366.45 is: 3,550.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,631.55 : 11,448.96 = 2,366.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,631.55/11,448.96 = 2,366.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,631.55x = 11,448.96 × 2,366.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,631.55x = 27,093,333.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,093,333.02/7,631.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.18

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