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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,609.22, 11,415.09 and 2,416.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,609.22, 11,415.09 and 2,416.34 is: 3,624.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,609.22 : 11,415.09 = 2,416.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,609.22/11,415.09 = 2,416.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,609.22x = 11,415.09 × 2,416.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,609.22x = 27,582,738.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,582,738.57/7,609.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.91

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