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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,694.42, 11,543.58 and 2,147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,694.42, 11,543.58 and 2,147.76 is: 3,222.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,694.42 : 11,543.58 = 2,147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,694.42/11,543.58 = 2,147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,694.42x = 11,543.58 × 2,147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,694.42x = 24,792,839.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,792,839.38/7,694.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.19

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