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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,668.64, 11,503.61 and 2,121.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,668.64, 11,503.61 and 2,121.99 is: 3,183.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,668.64 : 11,503.61 = 2,121.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,668.64/11,503.61 = 2,121.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,668.64x = 11,503.61 × 2,121.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,668.64x = 24,410,545.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,410,545.38/7,668.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.16

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