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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,635.88, 11,458.14 and 3,252.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,635.88, 11,458.14 and 3,252.88 is: 4,881.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,635.88 : 11,458.14 = 3,252.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,635.88/11,458.14 = 3,252.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,635.88x = 11,458.14 × 3,252.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,635.88x = 37,271,954.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,271,954.44/7,635.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,881.16

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