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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,635.24, 11,452.02 and 2,440.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,635.24, 11,452.02 and 2,440.44 is: 3,660.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,635.24 : 11,452.02 = 2,440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,635.24/11,452.02 = 2,440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,635.24x = 11,452.02 × 2,440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,635.24x = 27,947,967.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,947,967.69/7,635.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.39

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