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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,623.24, 11,434.86 and 2,429.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,623.24, 11,434.86 and 2,429.52 is: 3,644.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,623.24 : 11,434.86 = 2,429.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,623.24/11,434.86 = 2,429.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,623.24x = 11,434.86 × 2,429.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,623.24x = 27,781,221.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,781,221.07/7,623.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.28

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