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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,635.42, 11,453.08 and 2,089.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,635.42, 11,453.08 and 2,089.59 is: 3,134.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,635.42 : 11,453.08 = 2,089.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,635.42/11,453.08 = 2,089.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,635.42x = 11,453.08 × 2,089.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,635.42x = 23,932,241.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,932,241.44/7,635.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.37

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