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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.16, 11,314.48 and 2,611.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.16, 11,314.48 and 2,611.30 is: 3,917.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.16 : 11,314.48 = 2,611.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.16/11,314.48 = 2,611.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.16x = 11,314.48 × 2,611.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.16x = 29,545,501.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,545,501.62/7,541.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.90

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