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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,639.14, 11,459.75 and 2,374.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,639.14, 11,459.75 and 2,374.96 is: 3,562.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,639.14 : 11,459.75 = 2,374.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,639.14/11,459.75 = 2,374.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,639.14x = 11,459.75 × 2,374.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,639.14x = 27,216,447.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,216,447.86/7,639.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.76

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