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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,623.52, 11,427.99 and 2,426.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,623.52, 11,427.99 and 2,426.02 is: 3,636.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,623.52 : 11,427.99 = 2,426.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,623.52/11,427.99 = 2,426.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,623.52x = 11,427.99 × 2,426.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,623.52x = 27,724,532.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,724,532.30/7,623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.71

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