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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,631.76, 11,448.06 and 3,248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,631.76, 11,448.06 and 3,248.76 is: 4,873.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,631.76 : 11,448.06 = 3,248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,631.76/11,448.06 = 3,248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,631.76x = 11,448.06 × 3,248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,631.76x = 37,191,999.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,191,999.41/7,631.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,873.32

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