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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,636.73, 11,452.67 and 2,441.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,636.73, 11,452.67 and 2,441.39 is: 3,661.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,636.73 : 11,452.67 = 2,441.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,636.73/11,452.67 = 2,441.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,636.73x = 11,452.67 × 2,441.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,636.73x = 27,960,431.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,960,431.25/7,636.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.31

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