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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,667.73, 11,501.60 and 2,045.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,667.73, 11,501.60 and 2,045.41 is: 3,068.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,667.73 : 11,501.60 = 2,045.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,667.73/11,501.60 = 2,045.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,667.73x = 11,501.60 × 2,045.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,667.73x = 23,525,487.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,525,487.66/7,667.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.12

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