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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,538.83, 11,309.27 and 2,607.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,538.83, 11,309.27 and 2,607.14 is: 3,911.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,538.83 : 11,309.27 = 2,607.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,538.83/11,309.27 = 2,607.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,538.83x = 11,309.27 × 2,607.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,538.83x = 29,484,850.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,484,850.19/7,538.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.06

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