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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,621.64, 11,432.16 and 2,075.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,621.64, 11,432.16 and 2,075.84 is: 3,113.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,621.64 : 11,432.16 = 2,075.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,621.64/11,432.16 = 2,075.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,621.64x = 11,432.16 × 2,075.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,621.64x = 23,731,335.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,731,335.01/7,621.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.68

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