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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,638.96, 11,460.34 and 2,444.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,638.96, 11,460.34 and 2,444.84 is: 3,667.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,638.96 : 11,460.34 = 2,444.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,638.96/11,460.34 = 2,444.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,638.96x = 11,460.34 × 2,444.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,638.96x = 28,018,697.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,018,697.65/7,638.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.87

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