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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,634.16, 11,451.44 and 2,440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,634.16, 11,451.44 and 2,440.04 is: 3,660.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,634.16 : 11,451.44 = 2,440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,634.16/11,451.44 = 2,440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,634.16x = 11,451.44 × 2,440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,634.16x = 27,941,971.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,941,971.66/7,634.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.12

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