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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,652.35, 11,477.21 and 2,104.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,652.35, 11,477.21 and 2,104.38 is: 3,156.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,652.35 : 11,477.21 = 2,104.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,652.35/11,477.21 = 2,104.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,652.35x = 11,477.21 × 2,104.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,652.35x = 24,152,400.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,152,400.66/7,652.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.21

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