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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,605.28, 11,406.32 and 2,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,605.28, 11,406.32 and 2,132 is: 3,197.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,605.28 : 11,406.32 = 2,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,605.28/11,406.32 = 2,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,605.28x = 11,406.32 × 2,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,605.28x = 24,318,274.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,318,274.24/7,605.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.55

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