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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,616.76, 11,422.71 and 2,421.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,616.76, 11,422.71 and 2,421.42 is: 3,631.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,616.76 : 11,422.71 = 2,421.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,616.76/11,422.71 = 2,421.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,616.76x = 11,422.71 × 2,421.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,616.76x = 27,659,178.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,659,178.45/7,616.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,631.36

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