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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,672.44, 11,502.42 and 2,404.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,672.44, 11,502.42 and 2,404.74 is: 3,605.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,672.44 : 11,502.42 = 2,404.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,672.44/11,502.42 = 2,404.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,672.44x = 11,502.42 × 2,404.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,672.44x = 27,660,329.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,660,329.47/7,672.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.15

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