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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,607.24, 11,411.44 and 2,060.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,607.24, 11,411.44 and 2,060.78 is: 3,091.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,607.24 : 11,411.44 = 2,060.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,607.24/11,411.44 = 2,060.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,607.24x = 11,411.44 × 2,060.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,607.24x = 23,516,467.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,516,467.32/7,607.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.33

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