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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,639.13, 11,458.70 and 2,092.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,639.13, 11,458.70 and 2,092.52 is: 3,138.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,639.13 : 11,458.70 = 2,092.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,639.13/11,458.70 = 2,092.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,639.13x = 11,458.70 × 2,092.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,639.13x = 23,977,596.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,977,596.73/7,639.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.79

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