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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,620.42, 11,430.88 and 2,622.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,620.42, 11,430.88 and 2,622.74 is: 3,934.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,620.42 : 11,430.88 = 2,622.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,620.42/11,430.88 = 2,622.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,620.42x = 11,430.88 × 2,622.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,620.42x = 29,980,226.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,980,226.21/7,620.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.20

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