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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,617.30, 11,421.71 and 2,350.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,617.30, 11,421.71 and 2,350.82 is: 3,524.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,617.30 : 11,421.71 = 2,350.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,617.30/11,421.71 = 2,350.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,617.30x = 11,421.71 × 2,350.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,617.30x = 26,850,315.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,850,315.44/7,617.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.91

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