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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,673.27, 11,510.55 and 2,126.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,673.27, 11,510.55 and 2,126.61 is: 3,190.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,673.27 : 11,510.55 = 2,126.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,673.27/11,510.55 = 2,126.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,673.27x = 11,510.55 × 2,126.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,673.27x = 24,478,450.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,478,450.74/7,673.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.10

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