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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,615.76, 11,424.84 and 2,422.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,615.76, 11,424.84 and 2,422.80 is: 3,634.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,615.76 : 11,424.84 = 2,422.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,615.76/11,424.84 = 2,422.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,615.76x = 11,424.84 × 2,422.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,615.76x = 27,680,102.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,680,102.35/7,615.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.58

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