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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,611.39, 11,420.74 and 2,683.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,611.39, 11,420.74 and 2,683.35 is: 4,026.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,611.39 : 11,420.74 = 2,683.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,611.39/11,420.74 = 2,683.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,611.39x = 11,420.74 × 2,683.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,611.39x = 30,645,842.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,645,842.68/7,611.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,026.31

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