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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,671.87, 11,501.60 and 2,404.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,671.87, 11,501.60 and 2,404.17 is: 3,604.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,671.87 : 11,501.60 = 2,404.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,671.87/11,501.60 = 2,404.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,671.87x = 11,501.60 × 2,404.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,671.87x = 27,651,789.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,651,789.65/7,671.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.31

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