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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,607.92, 11,418.36 and 2,994.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,607.92, 11,418.36 and 2,994.16 is: 4,493.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,607.92 : 11,418.36 = 2,994.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,607.92/11,418.36 = 2,994.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,607.92x = 11,418.36 × 2,994.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,607.92x = 34,188,396.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,188,396.78/7,607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.79

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