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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,644.11, 11,466.41 and 2,097.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,644.11, 11,466.41 and 2,097.43 is: 3,146.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,644.11 : 11,466.41 = 2,097.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,644.11/11,466.41 = 2,097.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,644.11x = 11,466.41 × 2,097.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,644.11x = 24,049,953.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,049,953.17/7,644.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.21

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