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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,637.57, 11,456.34 and 2,090.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,637.57, 11,456.34 and 2,090.96 is: 3,136.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,637.57 : 11,456.34 = 2,090.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,637.57/11,456.34 = 2,090.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,637.57x = 11,456.34 × 2,090.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,637.57x = 23,954,691.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,954,691.40/7,637.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.43

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