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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,677.31, 11,515.97 and 2,130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,677.31, 11,515.97 and 2,130.66 is: 3,195.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,677.31 : 11,515.97 = 2,130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,677.31/11,515.97 = 2,130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,677.31x = 11,515.97 × 2,130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,677.31x = 24,536,548.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,536,548.41/7,677.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.98

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