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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,622.99, 11,433.73 and 2,356.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,622.99, 11,433.73 and 2,356.60 is: 3,534.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,622.99 : 11,433.73 = 2,356.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,622.99/11,433.73 = 2,356.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,622.99x = 11,433.73 × 2,356.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,622.99x = 26,944,728.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,944,728.12/7,622.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.67

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