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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,545.24, 11,313.09 and 2,615.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,545.24, 11,313.09 and 2,615.27 is: 3,921.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,545.24 : 11,313.09 = 2,615.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,545.24/11,313.09 = 2,615.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,545.24x = 11,313.09 × 2,615.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,545.24x = 29,586,728.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,586,728.32/7,545.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.24

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