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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,610.80, 11,416.38 and 2,417.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,610.80, 11,416.38 and 2,417.08 is: 3,625.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,610.80 : 11,416.38 = 2,417.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,610.80/11,416.38 = 2,417.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,610.80x = 11,416.38 × 2,417.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,610.80x = 27,594,303.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,594,303.77/7,610.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.68

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