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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,632.89, 11,450.96 and 2,367.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,632.89, 11,450.96 and 2,367.78 is: 3,552.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,632.89 : 11,450.96 = 2,367.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,632.89/11,450.96 = 2,367.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,632.89x = 11,450.96 × 2,367.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,632.89x = 27,113,379.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,113,379.24/7,632.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.18

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