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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,604.28, 11,406.42 and 2,409.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,604.28, 11,406.42 and 2,409.75 is: 3,614.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,604.28 : 11,406.42 = 2,409.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,604.28/11,406.42 = 2,409.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,604.28x = 11,406.42 × 2,409.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,604.28x = 27,486,620.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,486,620.60/7,604.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.63

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