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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,614.14, 11,418.77 and 2,418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,614.14, 11,418.77 and 2,418.80 is: 3,627.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,614.14 : 11,418.77 = 2,418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,614.14/11,418.77 = 2,418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,614.14x = 11,418.77 × 2,418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,614.14x = 27,619,669.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,619,669.83/7,614.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.42

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