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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,601.63, 11,397.79 and 2,671.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,601.63, 11,397.79 and 2,671.84 is: 4,006.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,601.63 : 11,397.79 = 2,671.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,601.63/11,397.79 = 2,671.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,601.63x = 11,397.79 × 2,671.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,601.63x = 30,453,046.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,453,046.08/7,601.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.12

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