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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,625.28, 11,440.04 and 2,431.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,625.28, 11,440.04 and 2,431.56 is: 3,648.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,625.28 : 11,440.04 = 2,431.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,625.28/11,440.04 = 2,431.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,625.28x = 11,440.04 × 2,431.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,625.28x = 27,817,143.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,817,143.66/7,625.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,648.02

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