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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,637.74, 11,452.98 and 2,959.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,637.74, 11,452.98 and 2,959.93 is: 4,438.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,637.74 : 11,452.98 = 2,959.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,637.74/11,452.98 = 2,959.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,637.74x = 11,452.98 × 2,959.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,637.74x = 33,899,961.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,899,961.83/7,637.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438.48

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