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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,655.58, 11,483.37 and 2,109.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,655.58, 11,483.37 and 2,109.51 is: 3,164.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,655.58 : 11,483.37 = 2,109.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,655.58/11,483.37 = 2,109.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,655.58x = 11,483.37 × 2,109.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,655.58x = 24,224,283.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,224,283.85/7,655.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.27

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