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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,621.80, 11,434.56 and 2,428.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,621.80, 11,434.56 and 2,428.08 is: 3,642.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,621.80 : 11,434.56 = 2,428.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,621.80/11,434.56 = 2,428.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,621.80x = 11,434.56 × 2,428.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,621.80x = 27,764,026.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,764,026.44/7,621.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.71

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