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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,609.94, 11,413.39 and 2,679.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,609.94, 11,413.39 and 2,679.77 is: 4,019.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,609.94 : 11,413.39 = 2,679.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,609.94/11,413.39 = 2,679.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,609.94x = 11,413.39 × 2,679.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,609.94x = 30,585,260.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,585,260.12/7,609.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.12

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