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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,609.47, 11,414.91 and 2,062.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,609.47, 11,414.91 and 2,062.86 is: 3,094.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,609.47 : 11,414.91 = 2,062.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,609.47/11,414.91 = 2,062.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,609.47x = 11,414.91 × 2,062.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,609.47x = 23,547,361.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,547,361.24/7,609.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.48

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