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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,611.58, 11,414.40 and 3,660.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,611.58, 11,414.40 and 3,660.28 is: 5,488.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,611.58 : 11,414.40 = 3,660.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,611.58/11,414.40 = 3,660.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,611.58x = 11,414.40 × 3,660.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,611.58x = 41,779,900.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,779,900.03/7,611.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,488.99

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