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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,663.10, 11,494.65 and 2,117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,663.10, 11,494.65 and 2,117.30 is: 3,175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,663.10 : 11,494.65 = 2,117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,663.10/11,494.65 = 2,117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,663.10x = 11,494.65 × 2,117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,663.10x = 24,337,622.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,337,622.45/7,663.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.95

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