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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,623.80, 11,437.56 and 2,430.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,623.80, 11,437.56 and 2,430.08 is: 3,645.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,623.80 : 11,437.56 = 2,430.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,623.80/11,437.56 = 2,430.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,623.80x = 11,437.56 × 2,430.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,623.80x = 27,794,185.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,794,185.80/7,623.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.71

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