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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,693, 11,541.24 and 2,427.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,693, 11,541.24 and 2,427.97 is: 3,642.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,693 : 11,541.24 = 2,427.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,693/11,541.24 = 2,427.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,693x = 11,541.24 × 2,427.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,693x = 28,021,784.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,021,784.48/7,693
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.50

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