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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,611.76, 11,415.21 and 2,416.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,611.76, 11,415.21 and 2,416.42 is: 3,623.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,611.76 : 11,415.21 = 2,416.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,611.76/11,415.21 = 2,416.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,611.76x = 11,415.21 × 2,416.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,611.76x = 27,583,941.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,583,941.75/7,611.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.86

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