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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,612.88, 11,419.38 and 2,995.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,612.88, 11,419.38 and 2,995.88 is: 4,493.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,612.88 : 11,419.38 = 2,995.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,612.88/11,419.38 = 2,995.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,612.88x = 11,419.38 × 2,995.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,612.88x = 34,211,035.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,211,035.06/7,612.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.84

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