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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,614.08, 11,419.72 and 3,453.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,614.08, 11,419.72 and 3,453.08 is: 5,178.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,614.08 : 11,419.72 = 3,453.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,614.08/11,419.72 = 3,453.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,614.08x = 11,419.72 × 3,453.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,614.08x = 39,433,189.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,433,189.47/7,614.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,178.99

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