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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,667.16, 11,499.35 and 2,119.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,667.16, 11,499.35 and 2,119.32 is: 3,178.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,667.16 : 11,499.35 = 2,119.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,667.16/11,499.35 = 2,119.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,667.16x = 11,499.35 × 2,119.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,667.16x = 24,370,791.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,370,791.85/7,667.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,178.59

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