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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,622.80, 11,436.06 and 2,429.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,622.80, 11,436.06 and 2,429.08 is: 3,644.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,622.80 : 11,436.06 = 2,429.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,622.80/11,436.06 = 2,429.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,622.80x = 11,436.06 × 2,429.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,622.80x = 27,779,104.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,779,104.62/7,622.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.21

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