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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.30, 11,312.32 and 2,613.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.30, 11,312.32 and 2,613.52 is: 3,918.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.30 : 11,312.32 = 2,613.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.30/11,312.32 = 2,613.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.30x = 11,312.32 × 2,613.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.30x = 29,564,974.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,564,974.57/7,544.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.85

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