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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,545.63, 11,318.46 and 2,615.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,545.63, 11,318.46 and 2,615.28 is: 3,922.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,545.63 : 11,318.46 = 2,615.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,545.63/11,318.46 = 2,615.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,545.63x = 11,318.46 × 2,615.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,545.63x = 29,600,889.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,600,889.82/7,545.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.92

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