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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,616.28, 11,424.36 and 2,069.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,616.28, 11,424.36 and 2,069.16 is: 3,103.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,616.28 : 11,424.36 = 2,069.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,616.28/11,424.36 = 2,069.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,616.28x = 11,424.36 × 2,069.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,616.28x = 23,638,828.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,638,828.74/7,616.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.72

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