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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,635.38, 11,454.72 and 2,370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,635.38, 11,454.72 and 2,370.28 is: 3,555.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,635.38 : 11,454.72 = 2,370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,635.38/11,454.72 = 2,370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,635.38x = 11,454.72 × 2,370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,635.38x = 27,150,893.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,150,893.72/7,635.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.93

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