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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,609.28, 11,413.44 and 2,679.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,609.28, 11,413.44 and 2,679.36 is: 4,018.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,609.28 : 11,413.44 = 2,679.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,609.28/11,413.44 = 2,679.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,609.28x = 11,413.44 × 2,679.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,609.28x = 30,580,714.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,580,714.60/7,609.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.87

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