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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,638.38, 11,458.18 and 2,444.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,638.38, 11,458.18 and 2,444.26 is: 3,666.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,638.38 : 11,458.18 = 2,444.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,638.38/11,458.18 = 2,444.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,638.38x = 11,458.18 × 2,444.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,638.38x = 28,006,771.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,006,771.05/7,638.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.59

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