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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,632.24, 11,447.52 and 2,437.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,632.24, 11,447.52 and 2,437.44 is: 3,655.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,632.24 : 11,447.52 = 2,437.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,632.24/11,447.52 = 2,437.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,632.24x = 11,447.52 × 2,437.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,632.24x = 27,902,643.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,902,643.15/7,632.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.89

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