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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,601.28, 11,402.24 and 2,407.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,601.28, 11,402.24 and 2,407.04 is: 3,610.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,601.28 : 11,402.24 = 2,407.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,601.28/11,402.24 = 2,407.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,601.28x = 11,402.24 × 2,407.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,601.28x = 27,445,647.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,445,647.77/7,601.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.66

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