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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,616.76, 11,426.34 and 2,423.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,616.76, 11,426.34 and 2,423.80 is: 3,636.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,616.76 : 11,426.34 = 2,423.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,616.76/11,426.34 = 2,423.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,616.76x = 11,426.34 × 2,423.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,616.76x = 27,695,162.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,695,162.89/7,616.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.08

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