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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,657.23, 11,485.89 and 2,110.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,657.23, 11,485.89 and 2,110.87 is: 3,166.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,657.23 : 11,485.89 = 2,110.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,657.23/11,485.89 = 2,110.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,657.23x = 11,485.89 × 2,110.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,657.23x = 24,245,220.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,245,220.62/7,657.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.32

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