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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,761.52, 11,641.04 and 2,137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,761.52, 11,641.04 and 2,137.88 is: 3,206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,761.52 : 11,641.04 = 2,137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,761.52/11,641.04 = 2,137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,761.52x = 11,641.04 × 2,137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,761.52x = 24,887,146.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,887,146.60/7,761.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.48

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