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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,612.28, 11,417.28 and 2,065.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,612.28, 11,417.28 and 2,065.94 is: 3,098.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,612.28 : 11,417.28 = 2,065.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,612.28/11,417.28 = 2,065.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,612.28x = 11,417.28 × 2,065.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,612.28x = 23,587,415.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,587,415.44/7,612.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.60

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