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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,606.28, 11,409.42 and 2,411.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,606.28, 11,409.42 and 2,411.75 is: 3,617.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,606.28 : 11,409.42 = 2,411.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,606.28/11,409.42 = 2,411.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,606.28x = 11,409.42 × 2,411.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,606.28x = 27,516,668.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,516,668.69/7,606.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.63

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