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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,615.76, 11,423.66 and 2,421.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,615.76, 11,423.66 and 2,421.52 is: 3,632.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,615.76 : 11,423.66 = 2,421.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,615.76/11,423.66 = 2,421.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,615.76x = 11,423.66 × 2,421.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,615.76x = 27,662,621.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,662,621.16/7,615.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.29

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