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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,621.20, 11,429.90 and 2,074.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,621.20, 11,429.90 and 2,074.28 is: 3,110.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,621.20 : 11,429.90 = 2,074.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,621.20/11,429.90 = 2,074.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,621.20x = 11,429.90 × 2,074.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,621.20x = 23,708,812.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,708,812.97/7,621.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.90

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