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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,633.55, 11,451.96 and 2,368.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,633.55, 11,451.96 and 2,368.45 is: 3,553.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,633.55 : 11,451.96 = 2,368.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,633.55/11,451.96 = 2,368.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,633.55x = 11,451.96 × 2,368.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,633.55x = 27,123,394.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,123,394.66/7,633.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.18

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