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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,655.36, 11,481.14 and 2,108.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,655.36, 11,481.14 and 2,108.42 is: 3,162.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,655.36 : 11,481.14 = 2,108.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,655.36/11,481.14 = 2,108.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,655.36x = 11,481.14 × 2,108.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,655.36x = 24,207,065.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,207,065.20/7,655.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.11

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