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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,633.39, 11,451.71 and 2,368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,633.39, 11,451.71 and 2,368.28 is: 3,552.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,633.39 : 11,451.71 = 2,368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,633.39/11,451.71 = 2,368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,633.39x = 11,451.71 × 2,368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,633.39x = 27,120,855.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,120,855.76/7,633.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.93

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