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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,537.97, 11,310.03 and 2,611.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,537.97, 11,310.03 and 2,611.08 is: 3,917.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,537.97 : 11,310.03 = 2,611.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,537.97/11,310.03 = 2,611.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,537.97x = 11,310.03 × 2,611.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,537.97x = 29,531,323.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,531,323.53/7,537.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.68

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