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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,628.16, 11,442.44 and 2,434.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,628.16, 11,442.44 and 2,434.03 is: 3,651.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,628.16 : 11,442.44 = 2,434.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,628.16/11,442.44 = 2,434.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,628.16x = 11,442.44 × 2,434.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,628.16x = 27,851,242.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,851,242.23/7,628.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.11

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