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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,600.26, 11,402.40 and 2,406.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,600.26, 11,402.40 and 2,406.12 is: 3,609.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,600.26 : 11,402.40 = 2,406.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,600.26/11,402.40 = 2,406.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,600.26x = 11,402.40 × 2,406.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,600.26x = 27,435,542.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,435,542.69/7,600.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.82

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