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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,533.81, 11,302.23 and 2,603.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,533.81, 11,302.23 and 2,603.64 is: 3,905.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,533.81 : 11,302.23 = 2,603.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,533.81/11,302.23 = 2,603.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,533.81x = 11,302.23 × 2,603.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,533.81x = 29,426,938.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,426,938.12/7,533.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.98

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