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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,633.91, 11,450.97 and 2,087.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,633.91, 11,450.97 and 2,087.71 is: 3,131.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,633.91 : 11,450.97 = 2,087.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,633.91/11,450.97 = 2,087.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,633.91x = 11,450.97 × 2,087.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,633.91x = 23,906,275.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,906,275.95/7,633.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.59

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