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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,632.48, 11,442.24 and 2,435.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,632.48, 11,442.24 and 2,435.52 is: 3,651.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,632.48 : 11,442.24 = 2,435.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,632.48/11,442.24 = 2,435.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,632.48x = 11,442.24 × 2,435.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,632.48x = 27,867,804.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,867,804.36/7,632.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.21

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