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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,614.24, 11,421.59 and 2,067.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,614.24, 11,421.59 and 2,067.56 is: 3,101.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,614.24 : 11,421.59 = 2,067.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,614.24/11,421.59 = 2,067.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,614.24x = 11,421.59 × 2,067.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,614.24x = 23,614,755.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,614,755.17/7,614.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.39

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