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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,673.90, 11,510.60 and 2,127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,673.90, 11,510.60 and 2,127.58 is: 3,191.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,673.90 : 11,510.60 = 2,127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,673.90/11,510.60 = 2,127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,673.90x = 11,510.60 × 2,127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,673.90x = 24,489,682.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,489,682.93/7,673.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.30

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