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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,610.92, 11,416.86 and 2,997.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,610.92, 11,416.86 and 2,997.16 is: 4,495.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,610.92 : 11,416.86 = 2,997.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,610.92/11,416.86 = 2,997.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,610.92x = 11,416.86 × 2,997.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,610.92x = 34,218,156.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,218,156.12/7,610.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.93

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