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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,623.76, 11,433.21 and 2,428.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,623.76, 11,433.21 and 2,428.42 is: 3,641.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,623.76 : 11,433.21 = 2,428.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,623.76/11,433.21 = 2,428.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,623.76x = 11,433.21 × 2,428.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,623.76x = 27,764,635.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,764,635.83/7,623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.86

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