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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,639.38, 11,459.68 and 2,445.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,639.38, 11,459.68 and 2,445.26 is: 3,668.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,639.38 : 11,459.68 = 2,445.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,639.38/11,459.68 = 2,445.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,639.38x = 11,459.68 × 2,445.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,639.38x = 28,021,897.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,021,897.12/7,639.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.09

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