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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,612.36, 11,418.51 and 2,681.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,612.36, 11,418.51 and 2,681.44 is: 4,022.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,612.36 : 11,418.51 = 2,681.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,612.36/11,418.51 = 2,681.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,612.36x = 11,418.51 × 2,681.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,612.36x = 30,618,049.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,618,049.45/7,612.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.15

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