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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,615.17, 11,423.46 and 2,068.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,615.17, 11,423.46 and 2,068.53 is: 3,102.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,615.17 : 11,423.46 = 2,068.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,615.17/11,423.46 = 2,068.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,615.17x = 11,423.46 × 2,068.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,615.17x = 23,629,769.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,629,769.71/7,615.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.99

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