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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,695.17, 11,544.69 and 2,148.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,695.17, 11,544.69 and 2,148.51 is: 3,223.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,695.17 : 11,544.69 = 2,148.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,695.17/11,544.69 = 2,148.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,695.17x = 11,544.69 × 2,148.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,695.17x = 24,803,881.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,803,881.91/7,695.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.31

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