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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,629.81, 11,442.85 and 2,083.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,629.81, 11,442.85 and 2,083.17 is: 3,124.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,629.81 : 11,442.85 = 2,083.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,629.81/11,442.85 = 2,083.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,629.81x = 11,442.85 × 2,083.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,629.81x = 23,837,401.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,837,401.83/7,629.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.25

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