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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,617.62, 11,427.60 and 2,423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,617.62, 11,427.60 and 2,423 is: 3,634.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,617.62 : 11,427.60 = 2,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,617.62/11,427.60 = 2,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,617.62x = 11,427.60 × 2,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,617.62x = 27,689,074.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,689,074.80/7,617.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.87

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