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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,652.22, 11,478.42 and 2,458.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,652.22, 11,478.42 and 2,458.08 is: 3,687.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,652.22 : 11,478.42 = 2,458.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,652.22/11,478.42 = 2,458.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,652.22x = 11,478.42 × 2,458.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,652.22x = 28,214,874.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,214,874.63/7,652.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.15

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