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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,635.63, 11,453.28 and 3,737.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,635.63, 11,453.28 and 3,737.31 is: 5,605.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,635.63 : 11,453.28 = 3,737.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,635.63/11,453.28 = 3,737.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,635.63x = 11,453.28 × 3,737.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,635.63x = 42,804,457.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,804,457.88/7,635.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.88

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