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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,619.76, 11,427.20 and 2,424.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,619.76, 11,427.20 and 2,424.42 is: 3,635.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,619.76 : 11,427.20 = 2,424.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,619.76/11,427.20 = 2,424.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,619.76x = 11,427.20 × 2,424.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,619.76x = 27,704,332.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,704,332.22/7,619.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.85

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