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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,647.08, 11,469.98 and 2,381.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,647.08, 11,469.98 and 2,381.87 is: 3,572.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,647.08 : 11,469.98 = 2,381.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,647.08/11,469.98 = 2,381.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,647.08x = 11,469.98 × 2,381.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,647.08x = 27,319,932.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,319,932.00/7,647.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.60

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