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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,613.06, 11,417.97 and 2,417.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,613.06, 11,417.97 and 2,417.72 is: 3,626.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,613.06 : 11,417.97 = 2,417.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,613.06/11,417.97 = 2,417.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,613.06x = 11,417.97 × 2,417.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,613.06x = 27,605,454.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,605,454.43/7,613.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.07

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