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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,622.71, 11,434.82 and 2,357.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,622.71, 11,434.82 and 2,357.52 is: 3,536.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,622.71 : 11,434.82 = 2,357.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,622.71/11,434.82 = 2,357.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,622.71x = 11,434.82 × 2,357.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,622.71x = 26,957,747.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,957,747.88/7,622.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.50

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