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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,635.11, 11,452.86 and 2,440.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,635.11, 11,452.86 and 2,440.98 is: 3,661.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,635.11 : 11,452.86 = 2,440.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,635.11/11,452.86 = 2,440.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,635.11x = 11,452.86 × 2,440.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,635.11x = 27,956,202.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,956,202.20/7,635.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.53

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