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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,661.05, 11,492.23 and 2,114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,661.05, 11,492.23 and 2,114.39 is: 3,171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,661.05 : 11,492.23 = 2,114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,661.05/11,492.23 = 2,114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,661.05x = 11,492.23 × 2,114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,661.05x = 24,299,090.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,299,090.21/7,661.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.77

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