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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,624.29, 11,434.61 and 2,077.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,624.29, 11,434.61 and 2,077.67 is: 3,116.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,624.29 : 11,434.61 = 2,077.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,624.29/11,434.61 = 2,077.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,624.29x = 11,434.61 × 2,077.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,624.29x = 23,757,278.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,757,278.60/7,624.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.00

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