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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,612.88, 11,421.44 and 2,347.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,612.88, 11,421.44 and 2,347.97 is: 3,522.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,612.88 : 11,421.44 = 2,347.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,612.88/11,421.44 = 2,347.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,612.88x = 11,421.44 × 2,347.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,612.88x = 26,817,129.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,817,129.63/7,612.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.60

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