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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,638.77, 11,458.88 and 2,373.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,638.77, 11,458.88 and 2,373.84 is: 3,560.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,638.77 : 11,458.88 = 2,373.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,638.77/11,458.88 = 2,373.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,638.77x = 11,458.88 × 2,373.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,638.77x = 27,201,547.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,201,547.70/7,638.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.99

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