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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.08, 11,319.48 and 2,617.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.08, 11,319.48 and 2,617.26 is: 3,927.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.08 : 11,319.48 = 2,617.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.08/11,319.48 = 2,617.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.08x = 11,319.48 × 2,617.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.08x = 29,626,022.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,626,022.22/7,544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.06

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