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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,696.74, 11,544.84 and 2,150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,696.74, 11,544.84 and 2,150.04 is: 3,224.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,696.74 : 11,544.84 = 2,150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,696.74/11,544.84 = 2,150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,696.74x = 11,544.84 × 2,150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,696.74x = 24,821,867.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,821,867.79/7,696.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.98

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