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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,614.37, 11,421.62 and 2,682.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,614.37, 11,421.62 and 2,682.88 is: 4,024.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,614.37 : 11,421.62 = 2,682.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,614.37/11,421.62 = 2,682.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,614.37x = 11,421.62 × 2,682.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,614.37x = 30,642,835.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,642,835.87/7,614.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.34

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