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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,701.28, 11,550.72 and 2,154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,701.28, 11,550.72 and 2,154.04 is: 3,230.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,701.28 : 11,550.72 = 2,154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,701.28/11,550.72 = 2,154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,701.28x = 11,550.72 × 2,154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,701.28x = 24,880,712.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,880,712.91/7,701.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.72

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