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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,618.08, 11,427.18 and 2,071.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,618.08, 11,427.18 and 2,071.44 is: 3,107.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,618.08 : 11,427.18 = 2,071.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,618.08/11,427.18 = 2,071.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,618.08x = 11,427.18 × 2,071.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,618.08x = 23,670,717.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,670,717.74/7,618.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.18

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