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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,608.29, 11,412.33 and 2,343.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,608.29, 11,412.33 and 2,343.29 is: 3,514.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,608.29 : 11,412.33 = 2,343.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,608.29/11,412.33 = 2,343.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,608.29x = 11,412.33 × 2,343.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,608.29x = 26,742,341.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,742,341.70/7,608.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.90

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