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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,637.36, 11,453.60 and 2,442

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,637.36, 11,453.60 and 2,442 is: 3,662.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,637.36 : 11,453.60 = 2,442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,637.36/11,453.60 = 2,442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,637.36x = 11,453.60 × 2,442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,637.36x = 27,969,691.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,969,691.20/7,637.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.22

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