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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,644.30, 11,464.47 and 2,096.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,644.30, 11,464.47 and 2,096.34 is: 3,143.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,644.30 : 11,464.47 = 2,096.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,644.30/11,464.47 = 2,096.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,644.30x = 11,464.47 × 2,096.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,644.30x = 24,033,427.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,033,427.04/7,644.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.97

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