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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,537.17, 11,308.84 and 2,610.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,537.17, 11,308.84 and 2,610.28 is: 3,916.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,537.17 : 11,308.84 = 2,610.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,537.17/11,308.84 = 2,610.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,537.17x = 11,308.84 × 2,610.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,537.17x = 29,519,246.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,519,246.49/7,537.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.49

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