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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,621.30, 11,431.03 and 2,075.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,621.30, 11,431.03 and 2,075.07 is: 3,112.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,621.30 : 11,431.03 = 2,075.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,621.30/11,431.03 = 2,075.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,621.30x = 11,431.03 × 2,075.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,621.30x = 23,720,234.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,720,234.83/7,621.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.36

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