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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,681.32, 11,521.96 and 2,416.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,681.32, 11,521.96 and 2,416.79 is: 3,625.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,681.32 : 11,521.96 = 2,416.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,681.32/11,521.96 = 2,416.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,681.32x = 11,521.96 × 2,416.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,681.32x = 27,846,088.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,846,088.01/7,681.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.17

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