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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,672.39, 11,508.56 and 2,407.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,672.39, 11,508.56 and 2,407.81 is: 3,611.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,672.39 : 11,508.56 = 2,407.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,672.39/11,508.56 = 2,407.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,672.39x = 11,508.56 × 2,407.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,672.39x = 27,710,413.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,710,413.81/7,672.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.71

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