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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,676.71, 11,516.37 and 2,410.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,676.71, 11,516.37 and 2,410.71 is: 3,616.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,676.71 : 11,516.37 = 2,410.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,676.71/11,516.37 = 2,410.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,676.71x = 11,516.37 × 2,410.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,676.71x = 27,762,628.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,762,628.32/7,676.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,616.47

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