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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,639.92, 11,466.36 and 3,026.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,639.92, 11,466.36 and 3,026.16 is: 4,541.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,639.92 : 11,466.36 = 3,026.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,639.92/11,466.36 = 3,026.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,639.92x = 11,466.36 × 3,026.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,639.92x = 34,699,039.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,699,039.98/7,639.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.81

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