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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,617.26, 11,423.46 and 2,421.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,617.26, 11,423.46 and 2,421.92 is: 3,632.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,617.26 : 11,423.46 = 2,421.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,617.26/11,423.46 = 2,421.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,617.26x = 11,423.46 × 2,421.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,617.26x = 27,666,706.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,666,706.24/7,617.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.11

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