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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,614.77, 11,422.17 and 2,068.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,614.77, 11,422.17 and 2,068.70 is: 3,103.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,614.77 : 11,422.17 = 2,068.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,614.77/11,422.17 = 2,068.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,614.77x = 11,422.17 × 2,068.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,614.77x = 23,628,985.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,628,985.97/7,614.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.05

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