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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,601.73, 11,402.60 and 2,670.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,601.73, 11,402.60 and 2,670.24 is: 4,005.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,601.73 : 11,402.60 = 2,670.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,601.73/11,402.60 = 2,670.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,601.73x = 11,402.60 × 2,670.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,601.73x = 30,447,683.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,447,683.47/7,601.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.36

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