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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,609.72, 11,415.66 and 2,416.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,609.72, 11,415.66 and 2,416.04 is: 3,624.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,609.72 : 11,415.66 = 2,416.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,609.72/11,415.66 = 2,416.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,609.72x = 11,415.66 × 2,416.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,609.72x = 27,580,691.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,580,691.19/7,609.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.40

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