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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,621.79, 11,433.37 and 2,075.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,621.79, 11,433.37 and 2,075.16 is: 3,112.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,621.79 : 11,433.37 = 2,075.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,621.79/11,433.37 = 2,075.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,621.79x = 11,433.37 × 2,075.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,621.79x = 23,726,061.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,726,061.71/7,621.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.93

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