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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,601.58, 11,404.08 and 2,671.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,601.58, 11,404.08 and 2,671.38 is: 4,007.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,601.58 : 11,404.08 = 2,671.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,601.58/11,404.08 = 2,671.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,601.58x = 11,404.08 × 2,671.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,601.58x = 30,464,631.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,464,631.23/7,601.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.67

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