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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,638.50, 11,459.54 and 2,373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,638.50, 11,459.54 and 2,373.24 is: 3,560.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,638.50 : 11,459.54 = 2,373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,638.50/11,459.54 = 2,373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,638.50x = 11,459.54 × 2,373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,638.50x = 27,196,238.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,196,238.71/7,638.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.42

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