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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,623.84, 11,432.91 and 2,624.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,623.84, 11,432.91 and 2,624.81 is: 3,936.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,623.84 : 11,432.91 = 2,624.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,623.84/11,432.91 = 2,624.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,623.84x = 11,432.91 × 2,624.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,623.84x = 30,009,159.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,009,159.33/7,623.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.23

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