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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,639.81, 11,460.08 and 2,378.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,639.81, 11,460.08 and 2,378.41 is: 3,567.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,639.81 : 11,460.08 = 2,378.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,639.81/11,460.08 = 2,378.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,639.81x = 11,460.08 × 2,378.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,639.81x = 27,256,746.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,256,746.17/7,639.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.73

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