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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,622.02, 11,425.74 and 2,424.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,622.02, 11,425.74 and 2,424.52 is: 3,634.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,622.02 : 11,425.74 = 2,424.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,622.02/11,425.74 = 2,424.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,622.02x = 11,425.74 × 2,424.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,622.02x = 27,701,935.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,701,935.14/7,622.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.46

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