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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.54, 11,312.70 and 2,613.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.54, 11,312.70 and 2,613.77 is: 3,919.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.54 : 11,312.70 = 2,613.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.54/11,312.70 = 2,613.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.54x = 11,312.70 × 2,613.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.54x = 29,568,795.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,568,795.88/7,544.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,919.23

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