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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,651.41, 11,476.44 and 2,104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,651.41, 11,476.44 and 2,104.58 is: 3,156.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,651.41 : 11,476.44 = 2,104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,651.41/11,476.44 = 2,104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,651.41x = 11,476.44 × 2,104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,651.41x = 24,153,028.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,153,028.71/7,651.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.68

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