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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,609.33, 11,415.32 and 2,344.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,609.33, 11,415.32 and 2,344.28 is: 3,516.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,609.33 : 11,415.32 = 2,344.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,609.33/11,415.32 = 2,344.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,609.33x = 11,415.32 × 2,344.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,609.33x = 26,760,706.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,760,706.37/7,609.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.83

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