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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,615.37, 11,423.87 and 2,068.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,615.37, 11,423.87 and 2,068.80 is: 3,103.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,615.37 : 11,423.87 = 2,068.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,615.37/11,423.87 = 2,068.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,615.37x = 11,423.87 × 2,068.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,615.37x = 23,633,656.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,633,656.83/7,615.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.41

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