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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,635.27, 11,445.62 and 2,437.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,635.27, 11,445.62 and 2,437.77 is: 3,654.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,635.27 : 11,445.62 = 2,437.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,635.27/11,445.62 = 2,437.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,635.27x = 11,445.62 × 2,437.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,635.27x = 27,901,776.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,901,776.88/7,635.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.33

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