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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,611.06, 11,417.31 and 2,932.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,611.06, 11,417.31 and 2,932.68 is: 4,399.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,611.06 : 11,417.31 = 2,932.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,611.06/11,417.31 = 2,932.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,611.06x = 11,417.31 × 2,932.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,611.06x = 33,483,316.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,483,316.69/7,611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.30

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