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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,611.32, 11,418.06 and 2,346.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,611.32, 11,418.06 and 2,346.77 is: 3,520.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,611.32 : 11,418.06 = 2,346.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,611.32/11,418.06 = 2,346.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,611.32x = 11,418.06 × 2,346.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,611.32x = 26,795,598.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,795,598.01/7,611.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.49

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