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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,545.68, 11,315.72 and 2,614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,545.68, 11,315.72 and 2,614 is: 3,920.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,545.68 : 11,315.72 = 2,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,545.68/11,315.72 = 2,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,545.68x = 11,315.72 × 2,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,545.68x = 29,579,292.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,579,292.08/7,545.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,920.03

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