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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,601.26, 11,403.90 and 2,407.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,601.26, 11,403.90 and 2,407.12 is: 3,611.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,601.26 : 11,403.90 = 2,407.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,601.26/11,403.90 = 2,407.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,601.26x = 11,403.90 × 2,407.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,601.26x = 27,450,555.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,450,555.77/7,601.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.32

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