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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,632.15, 11,444.64 and 2,954.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,632.15, 11,444.64 and 2,954.37 is: 4,430.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,632.15 : 11,444.64 = 2,954.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,632.15/11,444.64 = 2,954.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,632.15x = 11,444.64 × 2,954.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,632.15x = 33,811,701.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,811,701.08/7,632.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.17

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