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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.94, 11,316.33 and 2,615.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.94, 11,316.33 and 2,615.16 is: 3,923.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.94 : 11,316.33 = 2,615.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.94/11,316.33 = 2,615.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.94x = 11,316.33 × 2,615.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.94x = 29,594,013.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,594,013.56/7,541.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.93

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