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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,615.28, 11,422.96 and 2,350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,615.28, 11,422.96 and 2,350.28 is: 3,525.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,615.28 : 11,422.96 = 2,350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,615.28/11,422.96 = 2,350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,615.28x = 11,422.96 × 2,350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,615.28x = 26,847,177.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,847,177.11/7,615.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.43

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