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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,655.06, 11,482.58 and 2,108.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,655.06, 11,482.58 and 2,108.43 is: 3,162.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,655.06 : 11,482.58 = 2,108.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,655.06/11,482.58 = 2,108.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,655.06x = 11,482.58 × 2,108.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,655.06x = 24,210,205.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,210,205.61/7,655.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.64

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