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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,677.05, 11,514.69 and 2,411.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,677.05, 11,514.69 and 2,411.84 is: 3,617.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,677.05 : 11,514.69 = 2,411.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,677.05/11,514.69 = 2,411.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,677.05x = 11,514.69 × 2,411.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,677.05x = 27,771,618.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,771,618.72/7,677.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.49

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