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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,543.14, 11,314.70 and 2,610.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,543.14, 11,314.70 and 2,610.08 is: 3,915.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,543.14 : 11,314.70 = 2,610.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,543.14/11,314.70 = 2,610.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,543.14x = 11,314.70 × 2,610.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,543.14x = 29,532,272.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,532,272.18/7,543.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.12

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