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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,638.08, 11,458.56 and 3,021.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,638.08, 11,458.56 and 3,021.44 is: 4,532.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,638.08 : 11,458.56 = 3,021.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,638.08/11,458.56 = 3,021.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,638.08x = 11,458.56 × 3,021.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,638.08x = 34,621,351.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,621,351.53/7,638.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,532.73

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