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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,622.82, 11,434.60 and 2,361.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,622.82, 11,434.60 and 2,361.46 is: 3,542.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,622.82 : 11,434.60 = 2,361.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,622.82/11,434.60 = 2,361.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,622.82x = 11,434.60 × 2,361.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,622.82x = 27,002,350.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,002,350.52/7,622.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.30

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