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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,636, 11,455.44 and 2,164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,636, 11,455.44 and 2,164 is: 3,246.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,636 : 11,455.44 = 2,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,636/11,455.44 = 2,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,636x = 11,455.44 × 2,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,636x = 24,789,572.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,789,572.16/7,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.41

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