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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,638.27, 11,458.13 and 2,373.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,638.27, 11,458.13 and 2,373.35 is: 3,560.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,638.27 : 11,458.13 = 2,373.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,638.27/11,458.13 = 2,373.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,638.27x = 11,458.13 × 2,373.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,638.27x = 27,194,083.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,194,083.68/7,638.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.24

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