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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,611.48, 11,417.25 and 2,346.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,611.48, 11,417.25 and 2,346.45 is: 3,519.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,611.48 : 11,417.25 = 2,346.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,611.48/11,417.25 = 2,346.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,611.48x = 11,417.25 × 2,346.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,611.48x = 26,790,006.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,790,006.26/7,611.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.68

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