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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,619.40, 11,429.92 and 2,424.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,619.40, 11,429.92 and 2,424.06 is: 3,636.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,619.40 : 11,429.92 = 2,424.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,619.40/11,429.92 = 2,424.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,619.40x = 11,429.92 × 2,424.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,619.40x = 27,706,811.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,706,811.88/7,619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.35

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