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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,612.26, 11,415.96 and 2,416.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,612.26, 11,415.96 and 2,416.92 is: 3,624.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,612.26 : 11,415.96 = 2,416.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,612.26/11,415.96 = 2,416.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,612.26x = 11,415.96 × 2,416.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,612.26x = 27,591,462.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,591,462.04/7,612.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.61

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