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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,645.42, 11,467.44 and 2,098.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,645.42, 11,467.44 and 2,098.58 is: 3,147.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,645.42 : 11,467.44 = 2,098.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,645.42/11,467.44 = 2,098.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,645.42x = 11,467.44 × 2,098.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,645.42x = 24,065,282.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,065,282.90/7,645.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.67

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