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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,609.14, 11,413.71 and 2,062.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,609.14, 11,413.71 and 2,062.49 is: 3,093.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,609.14 : 11,413.71 = 2,062.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,609.14/11,413.71 = 2,062.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,609.14x = 11,413.71 × 2,062.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,609.14x = 23,540,605.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,540,605.67/7,609.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.73

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