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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,622.41, 11,435.03 and 3,462.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,622.41, 11,435.03 and 3,462.71 is: 5,194.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,622.41 : 11,435.03 = 3,462.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,622.41/11,435.03 = 3,462.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,622.41x = 11,435.03 × 3,462.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,622.41x = 39,596,192.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,596,192.73/7,622.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,194.71

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