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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,637.82, 11,456.71 and 2,091.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,637.82, 11,456.71 and 2,091.21 is: 3,136.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,637.82 : 11,456.71 = 2,091.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,637.82/11,456.71 = 2,091.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,637.82x = 11,456.71 × 2,091.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,637.82x = 23,958,386.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,958,386.52/7,637.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.81

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