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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,632.72, 11,450.94 and 2,367.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,632.72, 11,450.94 and 2,367.60 is: 3,551.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,632.72 : 11,450.94 = 2,367.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,632.72/11,450.94 = 2,367.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,632.72x = 11,450.94 × 2,367.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,632.72x = 27,111,245.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,111,245.54/7,632.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.98

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