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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,614.64, 11,421.84 and 2,349.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,614.64, 11,421.84 and 2,349.64 is: 3,524.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,614.64 : 11,421.84 = 2,349.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,614.64/11,421.84 = 2,349.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,614.64x = 11,421.84 × 2,349.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,614.64x = 26,837,212.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,837,212.14/7,614.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.42

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