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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.52, 11,314.54 and 2,612.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.52, 11,314.54 and 2,612.88 is: 3,918.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.52 : 11,314.54 = 2,612.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.52/11,314.54 = 2,612.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.52x = 11,314.54 × 2,612.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.52x = 29,563,535.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,563,535.28/7,544.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.54

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