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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,622.32, 11,433.85 and 2,360.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,622.32, 11,433.85 and 2,360.96 is: 3,541.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,622.32 : 11,433.85 = 2,360.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,622.32/11,433.85 = 2,360.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,622.32x = 11,433.85 × 2,360.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,622.32x = 26,994,885.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,994,885.18/7,622.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.56

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