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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,715.37, 11,572.15 and 2,169.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,715.37, 11,572.15 and 2,169.19 is: 3,253.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,715.37 : 11,572.15 = 2,169.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,715.37/11,572.15 = 2,169.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,715.37x = 11,572.15 × 2,169.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,715.37x = 25,102,192.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,102,192.06/7,715.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.53

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