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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,660.88, 11,489.80 and 2,112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,660.88, 11,489.80 and 2,112.80 is: 3,168.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,660.88 : 11,489.80 = 2,112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,660.88/11,489.80 = 2,112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,660.88x = 11,489.80 × 2,112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,660.88x = 24,275,649.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,275,649.44/7,660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.78

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