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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.68, 11,314.22 and 2,613

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.68, 11,314.22 and 2,613 is: 3,918.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.68 : 11,314.22 = 2,613 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.68/11,314.22 = 2,613/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.68x = 11,314.22 × 2,613
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.68x = 29,564,056.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,564,056.86/7,544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.53

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