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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,637.94, 11,457.05 and 2,443.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,637.94, 11,457.05 and 2,443.82 is: 3,665.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,637.94 : 11,457.05 = 2,443.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,637.94/11,457.05 = 2,443.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,637.94x = 11,457.05 × 2,443.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,637.94x = 27,998,898.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,998,898.43/7,637.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.77

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