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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,611.34, 11,416.98 and 2,417.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,611.34, 11,416.98 and 2,417.62 is: 3,626.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,611.34 : 11,416.98 = 2,417.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,611.34/11,416.98 = 2,417.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,611.34x = 11,416.98 × 2,417.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,611.34x = 27,601,919.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,601,919.19/7,611.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.42

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