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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,607.34, 11,412.45 and 2,412.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,607.34, 11,412.45 and 2,412.18 is: 3,618.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,607.34 : 11,412.45 = 2,412.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,607.34/11,412.45 = 2,412.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,607.34x = 11,412.45 × 2,412.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,607.34x = 27,528,883.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,528,883.64/7,607.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.73

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