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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,637.56, 11,457.96 and 2,372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,637.56, 11,457.96 and 2,372.44 is: 3,559.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,637.56 : 11,457.96 = 2,372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,637.56/11,457.96 = 2,372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,637.56x = 11,457.96 × 2,372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,637.56x = 27,183,322.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,183,322.62/7,637.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.16

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