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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,709.73, 11,565.33 and 2,163.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,709.73, 11,565.33 and 2,163.05 is: 3,244.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,709.73 : 11,565.33 = 2,163.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,709.73/11,565.33 = 2,163.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,709.73x = 11,565.33 × 2,163.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,709.73x = 25,016,429.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,016,429.54/7,709.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.78

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