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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,546.06, 11,317.83 and 2,614.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,546.06, 11,317.83 and 2,614.53 is: 3,921.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,546.06 : 11,317.83 = 2,614.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,546.06/11,317.83 = 2,614.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,546.06x = 11,317.83 × 2,614.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,546.06x = 29,590,806.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,590,806.07/7,546.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.36

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