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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,643.24, 11,464.62 and 2,171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,643.24, 11,464.62 and 2,171.24 is: 3,256.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,643.24 : 11,464.62 = 2,171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,643.24/11,464.62 = 2,171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,643.24x = 11,464.62 × 2,171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,643.24x = 24,892,441.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,892,441.53/7,643.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.79

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