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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,624.30, 11,437.12 and 2,077.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,624.30, 11,437.12 and 2,077.66 is: 3,116.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,624.30 : 11,437.12 = 2,077.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,624.30/11,437.12 = 2,077.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,624.30x = 11,437.12 × 2,077.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,624.30x = 23,762,446.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,762,446.74/7,624.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.67

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