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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,668.39, 11,502.62 and 2,121.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,668.39, 11,502.62 and 2,121.58 is: 3,182.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,668.39 : 11,502.62 = 2,121.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,668.39/11,502.62 = 2,121.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,668.39x = 11,502.62 × 2,121.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,668.39x = 24,403,728.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,403,728.54/7,668.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.38

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