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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,633.43, 11,451.77 and 2,368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,633.43, 11,451.77 and 2,368.32 is: 3,552.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,633.43 : 11,451.77 = 2,368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,633.43/11,451.77 = 2,368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,633.43x = 11,451.77 × 2,368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,633.43x = 27,121,483.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,121,483.32/7,633.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.99

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