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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,546.08, 11,319.72 and 2,613.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,546.08, 11,319.72 and 2,613.72 is: 3,920.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,546.08 : 11,319.72 = 2,613.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,546.08/11,319.72 = 2,613.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,546.08x = 11,319.72 × 2,613.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,546.08x = 29,586,578.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,586,578.56/7,546.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,920.79

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