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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,606.44, 11,409.57 and 2,412.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,606.44, 11,409.57 and 2,412.36 is: 3,618.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,606.44 : 11,409.57 = 2,412.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,606.44/11,409.57 = 2,412.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,606.44x = 11,409.57 × 2,412.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,606.44x = 27,523,990.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,523,990.29/7,606.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.51

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