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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,652.89, 11,477.99 and 2,104.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,652.89, 11,477.99 and 2,104.90 is: 3,156.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,652.89 : 11,477.99 = 2,104.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,652.89/11,477.99 = 2,104.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,652.89x = 11,477.99 × 2,104.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,652.89x = 24,159,963.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,159,963.76/7,652.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.97

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