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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,540.29, 11,311.65 and 2,609.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,540.29, 11,311.65 and 2,609.82 is: 3,915.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,540.29 : 11,311.65 = 2,609.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,540.29/11,311.65 = 2,609.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,540.29x = 11,311.65 × 2,609.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,540.29x = 29,521,370.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,521,370.40/7,540.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.15

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