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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,622.83, 11,434.25 and 2,428.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,622.83, 11,434.25 and 2,428.71 is: 3,643.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,622.83 : 11,434.25 = 2,428.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,622.83/11,434.25 = 2,428.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,622.83x = 11,434.25 × 2,428.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,622.83x = 27,770,477.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,770,477.32/7,622.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.07

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