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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,533.68, 11,303.59 and 2,606.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,533.68, 11,303.59 and 2,606.78 is: 3,911.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,533.68 : 11,303.59 = 2,606.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,533.68/11,303.59 = 2,606.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,533.68x = 11,303.59 × 2,606.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,533.68x = 29,465,972.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,465,972.34/7,533.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.23

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