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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,672.52, 11,508.78 and 2,125.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,672.52, 11,508.78 and 2,125.91 is: 3,188.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,672.52 : 11,508.78 = 2,125.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,672.52/11,508.78 = 2,125.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,672.52x = 11,508.78 × 2,125.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,672.52x = 24,466,630.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,466,630.49/7,672.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,188.87

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