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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,603.71, 11,405.58 and 2,409.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,603.71, 11,405.58 and 2,409.57 is: 3,614.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,603.71 : 11,405.58 = 2,409.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,603.71/11,405.58 = 2,409.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,603.71x = 11,405.58 × 2,409.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,603.71x = 27,482,543.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,482,543.40/7,603.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.36

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