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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,600.91, 11,401.36 and 2,406.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,600.91, 11,401.36 and 2,406.38 is: 3,609.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,600.91 : 11,401.36 = 2,406.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,600.91/11,401.36 = 2,406.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,600.91x = 11,401.36 × 2,406.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,600.91x = 27,435,941.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,435,941.65/7,600.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.56

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