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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,624.41, 11,436.60 and 2,694.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,624.41, 11,436.60 and 2,694.33 is: 4,041.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,624.41 : 11,436.60 = 2,694.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,624.41/11,436.60 = 2,694.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,624.41x = 11,436.60 × 2,694.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,624.41x = 30,813,974.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,813,974.48/7,624.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.49

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