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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,644.47, 11,464.29 and 2,964.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,644.47, 11,464.29 and 2,964.15 is: 4,445.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,644.47 : 11,464.29 = 2,964.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,644.47/11,464.29 = 2,964.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,644.47x = 11,464.29 × 2,964.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,644.47x = 33,981,875.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,981,875.20/7,644.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.29

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