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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,651.38, 11,476.92 and 2,104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,651.38, 11,476.92 and 2,104.70 is: 3,157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,651.38 : 11,476.92 = 2,104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,651.38/11,476.92 = 2,104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,651.38x = 11,476.92 × 2,104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,651.38x = 24,155,473.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,155,473.52/7,651.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.01

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