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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,682.92, 11,524.55 and 2,136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,682.92, 11,524.55 and 2,136.24 is: 3,204.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,682.92 : 11,524.55 = 2,136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,682.92/11,524.55 = 2,136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,682.92x = 11,524.55 × 2,136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,682.92x = 24,619,194.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,619,194.01/7,682.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.41

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