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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,651.49, 11,475.41 and 2,105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,651.49, 11,475.41 and 2,105.28 is: 3,157.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,651.49 : 11,475.41 = 2,105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,651.49/11,475.41 = 2,105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,651.49x = 11,475.41 × 2,105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,651.49x = 24,158,940.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,158,940.64/7,651.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.42

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