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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,615.16, 11,422.72 and 2,068.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,615.16, 11,422.72 and 2,068.48 is: 3,102.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,615.16 : 11,422.72 = 2,068.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,615.16/11,422.72 = 2,068.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,615.16x = 11,422.72 × 2,068.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,615.16x = 23,627,667.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,627,667.87/7,615.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.71

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