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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,643.52, 11,467.44 and 3,029.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,643.52, 11,467.44 and 3,029.76 is: 4,545.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,643.52 : 11,467.44 = 3,029.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,643.52/11,467.44 = 3,029.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,643.52x = 11,467.44 × 3,029.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,643.52x = 34,743,591.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,743,591.01/7,643.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,545.50

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