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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,542.49, 11,313.86 and 2,612.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,542.49, 11,313.86 and 2,612.27 is: 3,918.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,542.49 : 11,313.86 = 2,612.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,542.49/11,313.86 = 2,612.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,542.49x = 11,313.86 × 2,612.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,542.49x = 29,554,844.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,554,844.00/7,542.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.45

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