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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,628.34, 11,442.72 and 2,434.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,628.34, 11,442.72 and 2,434.22 is: 3,651.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,628.34 : 11,442.72 = 2,434.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,628.34/11,442.72 = 2,434.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,628.34x = 11,442.72 × 2,434.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,628.34x = 27,854,079.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,854,079.01/7,628.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.39

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