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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,689.98, 11,534.97 and 2,143.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,689.98, 11,534.97 and 2,143.34 is: 3,215.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,689.98 : 11,534.97 = 2,143.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,689.98/11,534.97 = 2,143.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,689.98x = 11,534.97 × 2,143.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,689.98x = 24,723,304.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,723,304.92/7,689.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.00

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