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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,610.68, 11,417.82 and 2,416.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,610.68, 11,417.82 and 2,416.56 is: 3,625.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,610.68 : 11,417.82 = 2,416.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,610.68/11,417.82 = 2,416.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,610.68x = 11,417.82 × 2,416.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,610.68x = 27,591,847.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,591,847.10/7,610.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.41

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