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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,635.40, 11,453.10 and 2,441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,635.40, 11,453.10 and 2,441.32 is: 3,661.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,635.40 : 11,453.10 = 2,441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,635.40/11,453.10 = 2,441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,635.40x = 11,453.10 × 2,441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,635.40x = 27,960,682.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,960,682.09/7,635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.98

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