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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,639.08, 11,458.41 and 2,444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,639.08, 11,458.41 and 2,444.88 is: 3,667.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,639.08 : 11,458.41 = 2,444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,639.08/11,458.41 = 2,444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,639.08x = 11,458.41 × 2,444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,639.08x = 28,014,437.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,014,437.44/7,639.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.25

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