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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,651.62, 11,476.86 and 2,104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,651.62, 11,476.86 and 2,104.80 is: 3,157.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,651.62 : 11,476.86 = 2,104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,651.62/11,476.86 = 2,104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,651.62x = 11,476.86 × 2,104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,651.62x = 24,156,494.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,156,494.93/7,651.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.04

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