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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,708.73, 11,559.65 and 2,442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,708.73, 11,559.65 and 2,442.24 is: 3,662.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,708.73 : 11,559.65 = 2,442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,708.73/11,559.65 = 2,442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,708.73x = 11,559.65 × 2,442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,708.73x = 28,231,427.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,231,427.40/7,708.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.27

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