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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,537.78, 11,302.72 and 2,606.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,537.78, 11,302.72 and 2,606.27 is: 3,908.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,537.78 : 11,302.72 = 2,606.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,537.78/11,302.72 = 2,606.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,537.78x = 11,302.72 × 2,606.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,537.78x = 29,457,883.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,457,883.54/7,537.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.03

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