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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,652.50, 11,477.24 and 2,104.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,652.50, 11,477.24 and 2,104.42 is: 3,156.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,652.50 : 11,477.24 = 2,104.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,652.50/11,477.24 = 2,104.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,652.50x = 11,477.24 × 2,104.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,652.50x = 24,152,933.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,152,933.40/7,652.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.21

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