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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,606.08, 11,401.68 and 2,408.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,606.08, 11,401.68 and 2,408.28 is: 3,610.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,606.08 : 11,401.68 = 2,408.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,606.08/11,401.68 = 2,408.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,606.08x = 11,401.68 × 2,408.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,606.08x = 27,458,437.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,458,437.91/7,606.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.06

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