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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,641.84, 11,462.82 and 2,447.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,641.84, 11,462.82 and 2,447.72 is: 3,671.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,641.84 : 11,462.82 = 2,447.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,641.84/11,462.82 = 2,447.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,641.84x = 11,462.82 × 2,447.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,641.84x = 28,057,750.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,057,750.26/7,641.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.59

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