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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,604.97, 11,411.10 and 3,707.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,604.97, 11,411.10 and 3,707.25 is: 5,562.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,604.97 : 11,411.10 = 3,707.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,604.97/11,411.10 = 3,707.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,604.97x = 11,411.10 × 3,707.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,604.97x = 42,303,800.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,303,800.48/7,604.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.65

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