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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,687.04, 11,530.62 and 2,140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,687.04, 11,530.62 and 2,140.80 is: 3,211.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,687.04 : 11,530.62 = 2,140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,687.04/11,530.62 = 2,140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,687.04x = 11,530.62 × 2,140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,687.04x = 24,684,708.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,684,708.06/7,687.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.21

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