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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,652.99, 11,479.53 and 2,106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,652.99, 11,479.53 and 2,106.92 is: 3,160.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,652.99 : 11,479.53 = 2,106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,652.99/11,479.53 = 2,106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,652.99x = 11,479.53 × 2,106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,652.99x = 24,186,451.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,186,451.35/7,652.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.39

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