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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.99, 11,317.61 and 2,614.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.99, 11,317.61 and 2,614.77 is: 3,922.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.99 : 11,317.61 = 2,614.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.99/11,317.61 = 2,614.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.99x = 11,317.61 × 2,614.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.99x = 29,592,934.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,592,934.03/7,544.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.20

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