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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,654.31, 11,481.46 and 2,107.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,654.31, 11,481.46 and 2,107.69 is: 3,161.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,654.31 : 11,481.46 = 2,107.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,654.31/11,481.46 = 2,107.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,654.31x = 11,481.46 × 2,107.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,654.31x = 24,199,347.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,199,347.89/7,654.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.53

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