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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,636.88, 11,454.60 and 2,441.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,636.88, 11,454.60 and 2,441.36 is: 3,661.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,636.88 : 11,454.60 = 2,441.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,636.88/11,454.60 = 2,441.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,636.88x = 11,454.60 × 2,441.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,636.88x = 27,964,802.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,964,802.26/7,636.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.81

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