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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,646.76, 11,470.47 and 2,099.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,646.76, 11,470.47 and 2,099.97 is: 3,150.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,646.76 : 11,470.47 = 2,099.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,646.76/11,470.47 = 2,099.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,646.76x = 11,470.47 × 2,099.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,646.76x = 24,087,642.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,087,642.89/7,646.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.05

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