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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,614.48, 11,421.60 and 2,420.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,614.48, 11,421.60 and 2,420.28 is: 3,630.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,614.48 : 11,421.60 = 2,420.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,614.48/11,421.60 = 2,420.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,614.48x = 11,421.60 × 2,420.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,614.48x = 27,643,470.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,643,470.05/7,614.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.38

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