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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,624.52, 16,031.34 and 7,644.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,624.52, 16,031.34 and 7,644.24 is: 10,542.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,624.52 : 16,031.34 = 7,644.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,624.52/16,031.34 = 7,644.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,624.52x = 16,031.34 × 7,644.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,624.52x = 122,547,410.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,547,410.48/11,624.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,542.15

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