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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,654.38, 11,480.06 and 2,106.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,654.38, 11,480.06 and 2,106.30 is: 3,159.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,654.38 : 11,480.06 = 2,106.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,654.38/11,480.06 = 2,106.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,654.38x = 11,480.06 × 2,106.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,654.38x = 24,180,450.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,180,450.38/7,654.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.03

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