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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,664.64, 11,496.94 and 2,042.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,664.64, 11,496.94 and 2,042.31 is: 3,063.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,664.64 : 11,496.94 = 2,042.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,664.64/11,496.94 = 2,042.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,664.64x = 11,496.94 × 2,042.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,664.64x = 23,480,315.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,480,315.53/7,664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.46

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