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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.80, 11,309.91 and 2,610.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.80, 11,309.91 and 2,610.73 is: 3,913.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.80 : 11,309.91 = 2,610.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.80/11,309.91 = 2,610.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.80x = 11,309.91 × 2,610.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.80x = 29,527,121.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,527,121.33/7,544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.57

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