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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,643.05, 11,464.18 and 2,096.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,643.05, 11,464.18 and 2,096.30 is: 3,144.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,643.05 : 11,464.18 = 2,096.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,643.05/11,464.18 = 2,096.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,643.05x = 11,464.18 × 2,096.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,643.05x = 24,032,360.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,032,360.53/7,643.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.34

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