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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,619.40, 11,425.32 and 2,424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,619.40, 11,425.32 and 2,424.60 is: 3,635.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,619.40 : 11,425.32 = 2,424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,619.40/11,425.32 = 2,424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,619.40x = 11,425.32 × 2,424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,619.40x = 27,701,830.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,701,830.87/7,619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.70

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