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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,618.07, 11,424.66 and 2,422.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,618.07, 11,424.66 and 2,422.73 is: 3,633.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,618.07 : 11,424.66 = 2,422.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,618.07/11,424.66 = 2,422.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,618.07x = 11,424.66 × 2,422.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,618.07x = 27,678,866.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,678,866.52/7,618.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.32

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