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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,641.41, 11,463.77 and 2,376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,641.41, 11,463.77 and 2,376.32 is: 3,564.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,641.41 : 11,463.77 = 2,376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,641.41/11,463.77 = 2,376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,641.41x = 11,463.77 × 2,376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,641.41x = 27,241,592.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,241,592.35/7,641.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.99

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