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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,668.29, 11,502.45 and 2,121.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,668.29, 11,502.45 and 2,121.93 is: 3,182.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,668.29 : 11,502.45 = 2,121.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,668.29/11,502.45 = 2,121.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,668.29x = 11,502.45 × 2,121.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,668.29x = 24,407,393.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,407,393.73/7,668.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.90

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