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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,539.08, 11,304.96 and 2,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,539.08, 11,304.96 and 2,607 is: 3,909.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,539.08 : 11,304.96 = 2,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,539.08/11,304.96 = 2,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,539.08x = 11,304.96 × 2,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,539.08x = 29,472,030.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,472,030.72/7,539.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.23

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