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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,610.68, 11,414.03 and 2,272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,610.68, 11,414.03 and 2,272.60 is: 3,408.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,610.68 : 11,414.03 = 2,272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,610.68/11,414.03 = 2,272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,610.68x = 11,414.03 × 2,272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,610.68x = 25,939,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,939,575.90/7,610.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.31

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