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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,644.92, 11,467.40 and 2,098.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,644.92, 11,467.40 and 2,098.31 is: 3,147.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,644.92 : 11,467.40 = 2,098.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,644.92/11,467.40 = 2,098.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,644.92x = 11,467.40 × 2,098.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,644.92x = 24,062,092.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,062,092.27/7,644.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.46

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