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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,661.64, 11,492.23 and 2,115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,661.64, 11,492.23 and 2,115.32 is: 3,172.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,661.64 : 11,492.23 = 2,115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,661.64/11,492.23 = 2,115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,661.64x = 11,492.23 × 2,115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,661.64x = 24,309,733.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,309,733.39/7,661.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.92

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