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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,646.49, 11,470.19 and 2,382.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,646.49, 11,470.19 and 2,382.26 is: 3,573.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,646.49 : 11,470.19 = 2,382.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,646.49/11,470.19 = 2,382.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,646.49x = 11,470.19 × 2,382.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,646.49x = 27,324,905.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,324,905.57/7,646.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.52

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