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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,607.36, 11,409.24 and 2,412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,607.36, 11,409.24 and 2,412.20 is: 3,617.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,607.36 : 11,409.24 = 2,412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,607.36/11,409.24 = 2,412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,607.36x = 11,409.24 × 2,412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,607.36x = 27,521,368.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,521,368.73/7,607.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.73

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