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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,647.87, 11,471.67 and 2,101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,647.87, 11,471.67 and 2,101.20 is: 3,151.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,647.87 : 11,471.67 = 2,101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,647.87/11,471.67 = 2,101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,647.87x = 11,471.67 × 2,101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,647.87x = 24,104,273.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,104,273.00/7,647.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.76

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