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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,640.14, 11,455.80 and 2,373.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,640.14, 11,455.80 and 2,373.79 is: 3,559.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,640.14 : 11,455.80 = 2,373.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,640.14/11,455.80 = 2,373.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,640.14x = 11,455.80 × 2,373.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,640.14x = 27,193,663.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,193,663.48/7,640.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.31

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