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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,533.87, 11,305.94 and 2,603.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,533.87, 11,305.94 and 2,603.47 is: 3,906.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,533.87 : 11,305.94 = 2,603.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,533.87/11,305.94 = 2,603.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,533.87x = 11,305.94 × 2,603.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,533.87x = 29,434,661.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,434,661.33/7,533.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.98

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