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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,632.78, 11,449.58 and 2,438.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,632.78, 11,449.58 and 2,438.26 is: 3,657.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,632.78 : 11,449.58 = 2,438.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,632.78/11,449.58 = 2,438.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,632.78x = 11,449.58 × 2,438.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,632.78x = 27,917,052.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,917,052.93/7,632.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.52

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