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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,653, 11,481.42 and 2,181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,653, 11,481.42 and 2,181 is: 3,272.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,653 : 11,481.42 = 2,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,653/11,481.42 = 2,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,653x = 11,481.42 × 2,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,653x = 25,040,977.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,040,977.02/7,653
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.05

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