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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,688.22, 11,532.33 and 2,494.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,688.22, 11,532.33 and 2,494.14 is: 3,741.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,688.22 : 11,532.33 = 2,494.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,688.22/11,532.33 = 2,494.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,688.22x = 11,532.33 × 2,494.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,688.22x = 28,763,245.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,763,245.55/7,688.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.21

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