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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,601.08, 11,401.51 and 2,406.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,601.08, 11,401.51 and 2,406.96 is: 3,610.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,601.08 : 11,401.51 = 2,406.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,601.08/11,401.51 = 2,406.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,601.08x = 11,401.51 × 2,406.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,601.08x = 27,442,978.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,442,978.51/7,601.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.41

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