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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,651.97, 11,476.64 and 2,104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,651.97, 11,476.64 and 2,104.08 is: 3,155.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,651.97 : 11,476.64 = 2,104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,651.97/11,476.64 = 2,104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,651.97x = 11,476.64 × 2,104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,651.97x = 24,147,719.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,147,719.08/7,651.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.75

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