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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,641.94, 11,464.70 and 2,376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,641.94, 11,464.70 and 2,376.68 is: 3,565.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,641.94 : 11,464.70 = 2,376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,641.94/11,464.70 = 2,376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,641.94x = 11,464.70 × 2,376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,641.94x = 27,247,923.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,247,923.20/7,641.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.58

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