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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,614.39, 11,421.60 and 2,997.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,614.39, 11,421.60 and 2,997.39 is: 4,496.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,614.39 : 11,421.60 = 2,997.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,614.39/11,421.60 = 2,997.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,614.39x = 11,421.60 × 2,997.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,614.39x = 34,234,989.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,234,989.62/7,614.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.09

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