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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,624.53, 11,436.84 and 2,694.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,624.53, 11,436.84 and 2,694.24 is: 4,041.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,624.53 : 11,436.84 = 2,694.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,624.53/11,436.84 = 2,694.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,624.53x = 11,436.84 × 2,694.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,624.53x = 30,813,591.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,813,591.80/7,624.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.38

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