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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,641.14, 11,462.75 and 2,376.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,641.14, 11,462.75 and 2,376.96 is: 3,565.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,641.14 : 11,462.75 = 2,376.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,641.14/11,462.75 = 2,376.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,641.14x = 11,462.75 × 2,376.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,641.14x = 27,246,498.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,246,498.24/7,641.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.76

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