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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,664.14, 11,495.97 and 2,117.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,664.14, 11,495.97 and 2,117.82 is: 3,176.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,664.14 : 11,495.97 = 2,117.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,664.14/11,495.97 = 2,117.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,664.14x = 11,495.97 × 2,117.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,664.14x = 24,346,395.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,346,395.19/7,664.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.66

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