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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,614.33, 11,422.41 and 2,682.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,614.33, 11,422.41 and 2,682.95 is: 4,024.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,614.33 : 11,422.41 = 2,682.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,614.33/11,422.41 = 2,682.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,614.33x = 11,422.41 × 2,682.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,614.33x = 30,645,754.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,645,754.91/7,614.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.75

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