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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,618.56, 11,424.96 and 2,352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,618.56, 11,424.96 and 2,352.96 is: 3,528.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,618.56 : 11,424.96 = 2,352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,618.56/11,424.96 = 2,352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,618.56x = 11,424.96 × 2,352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,618.56x = 26,882,473.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,882,473.88/7,618.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.55

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