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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,607.58, 11,412.09 and 2,989.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,607.58, 11,412.09 and 2,989.50 is: 4,484.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,607.58 : 11,412.09 = 2,989.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,607.58/11,412.09 = 2,989.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,607.58x = 11,412.09 × 2,989.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,607.58x = 34,116,443.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,116,443.06/7,607.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,484.53

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