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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,639.97, 11,455.39 and 2,373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,639.97, 11,455.39 and 2,373.40 is: 3,558.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,639.97 : 11,455.39 = 2,373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,639.97/11,455.39 = 2,373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,639.97x = 11,455.39 × 2,373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,639.97x = 27,188,165.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,188,165.35/7,639.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.68

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