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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,600.08, 11,401.94 and 2,405.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,600.08, 11,401.94 and 2,405.95 is: 3,609.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,600.08 : 11,401.94 = 2,405.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,600.08/11,401.94 = 2,405.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,600.08x = 11,401.94 × 2,405.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,600.08x = 27,432,532.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,432,532.42/7,600.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.51

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