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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,601.48, 11,403.42 and 2,671.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,601.48, 11,403.42 and 2,671.61 is: 4,007.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,601.48 : 11,403.42 = 2,671.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,601.48/11,403.42 = 2,671.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,601.48x = 11,403.42 × 2,671.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,601.48x = 30,465,490.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,465,490.91/7,601.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.84

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