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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,607.79, 11,413.53 and 2,413.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,607.79, 11,413.53 and 2,413.71 is: 3,621.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,607.79 : 11,413.53 = 2,413.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,607.79/11,413.53 = 2,413.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,607.79x = 11,413.53 × 2,413.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,607.79x = 27,548,951.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,548,951.50/7,607.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.15

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