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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,683.36, 11,523.74 and 2,137.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,683.36, 11,523.74 and 2,137.24 is: 3,205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,683.36 : 11,523.74 = 2,137.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,683.36/11,523.74 = 2,137.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,683.36x = 11,523.74 × 2,137.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,683.36x = 24,628,998.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,628,998.08/7,683.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.50

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