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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,644.20, 11,464.94 and 2,646.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,644.20, 11,464.94 and 2,646.60 is: 3,969.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,644.20 : 11,464.94 = 2,646.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,644.20/11,464.94 = 2,646.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,644.20x = 11,464.94 × 2,646.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,644.20x = 30,343,110.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,343,110.20/7,644.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.43

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