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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,641.90, 11,462.04 and 2,095.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,641.90, 11,462.04 and 2,095.74 is: 3,143.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,641.90 : 11,462.04 = 2,095.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,641.90/11,462.04 = 2,095.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,641.90x = 11,462.04 × 2,095.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,641.90x = 24,021,455.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,021,455.71/7,641.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.39

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