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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.95, 11,313.62 and 2,613.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.95, 11,313.62 and 2,613.26 is: 3,918.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.95 : 11,313.62 = 2,613.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.95/11,313.62 = 2,613.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.95x = 11,313.62 × 2,613.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.95x = 29,565,455.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,565,455.62/7,544.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.58

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