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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,641.98, 11,464.61 and 2,376.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,641.98, 11,464.61 and 2,376.89 is: 3,565.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,641.98 : 11,464.61 = 2,376.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,641.98/11,464.61 = 2,376.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,641.98x = 11,464.61 × 2,376.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,641.98x = 27,250,065.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,250,065.48/7,641.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.84

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