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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,635.61, 11,449.79 and 2,957.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,635.61, 11,449.79 and 2,957.81 is: 4,435.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,635.61 : 11,449.79 = 2,957.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,635.61/11,449.79 = 2,957.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,635.61x = 11,449.79 × 2,957.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,635.61x = 33,866,231.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,866,231.32/7,635.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.30

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