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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,674.14, 11,511.87 and 2,127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,674.14, 11,511.87 and 2,127.49 is: 3,191.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,674.14 : 11,511.87 = 2,127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,674.14/11,511.87 = 2,127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,674.14x = 11,511.87 × 2,127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,674.14x = 24,491,388.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,491,388.31/7,674.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.42

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