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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,612.89, 11,417.94 and 3,451.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,612.89, 11,417.94 and 3,451.89 is: 5,177.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,612.89 : 11,417.94 = 3,451.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,612.89/11,417.94 = 3,451.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,612.89x = 11,417.94 × 3,451.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,612.89x = 39,413,473.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,413,473.90/7,612.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,177.21

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