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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,644.73, 11,467.09 and 2,098.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,644.73, 11,467.09 and 2,098.10 is: 3,147.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,644.73 : 11,467.09 = 2,098.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,644.73/11,467.09 = 2,098.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,644.73x = 11,467.09 × 2,098.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,644.73x = 24,059,033.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,059,033.70/7,644.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.14

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