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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,606.73, 11,407.32 and 2,924.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,606.73, 11,407.32 and 2,924.33 is: 4,385.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,606.73 : 11,407.32 = 2,924.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,606.73/11,407.32 = 2,924.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,606.73x = 11,407.32 × 2,924.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,606.73x = 33,358,711.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,358,711.06/7,606.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.42

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