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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,601.04, 11,401.96 and 2,406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,601.04, 11,401.96 and 2,406.52 is: 3,609.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,601.04 : 11,401.96 = 2,406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,601.04/11,401.96 = 2,406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,601.04x = 11,401.96 × 2,406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,601.04x = 27,439,044.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,439,044.78/7,601.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.91

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