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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,612.44, 11,417.97 and 2,681.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,612.44, 11,417.97 and 2,681.82 is: 4,022.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,612.44 : 11,417.97 = 2,681.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,612.44/11,417.97 = 2,681.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,612.44x = 11,417.97 × 2,681.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,612.44x = 30,620,940.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,620,940.31/7,612.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.49

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