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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,616.08, 11,425.44 and 2,688.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,616.08, 11,425.44 and 2,688.58 is: 4,033.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,616.08 : 11,425.44 = 2,688.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,616.08/11,425.44 = 2,688.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,616.08x = 11,425.44 × 2,688.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,616.08x = 30,718,209.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,718,209.48/7,616.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.34

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