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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,644.81, 11,465.99 and 2,096.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,644.81, 11,465.99 and 2,096.87 is: 3,144.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,644.81 : 11,465.99 = 2,096.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,644.81/11,465.99 = 2,096.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,644.81x = 11,465.99 × 2,096.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,644.81x = 24,042,679.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,042,679.97/7,644.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.97

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