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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,610.79, 11,418.03 and 2,416.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,610.79, 11,418.03 and 2,416.71 is: 3,625.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,610.79 : 11,418.03 = 2,416.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,610.79/11,418.03 = 2,416.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,610.79x = 11,418.03 × 2,416.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,610.79x = 27,594,067.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,594,067.28/7,610.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.65

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