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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,645.32, 11,465.90 and 2,097.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,645.32, 11,465.90 and 2,097.35 is: 3,145.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,645.32 : 11,465.90 = 2,097.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,645.32/11,465.90 = 2,097.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,645.32x = 11,465.90 × 2,097.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,645.32x = 24,047,997.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,047,997.72/7,645.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.45

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