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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,626.81, 11,441.46 and 2,360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,626.81, 11,441.46 and 2,360.60 is: 3,541.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,626.81 : 11,441.46 = 2,360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,626.81/11,441.46 = 2,360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,626.81x = 11,441.46 × 2,360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,626.81x = 27,008,710.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,008,710.48/7,626.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.29

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