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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,642.92, 11,464.40 and 2,096.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,642.92, 11,464.40 and 2,096.35 is: 3,144.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,642.92 : 11,464.40 = 2,096.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,642.92/11,464.40 = 2,096.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,642.92x = 11,464.40 × 2,096.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,642.92x = 24,033,371.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,033,371.52/7,642.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.53

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