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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,546.45, 11,315.87 and 2,614.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,546.45, 11,315.87 and 2,614.76 is: 3,920.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,546.45 : 11,315.87 = 2,614.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,546.45/11,315.87 = 2,614.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,546.45x = 11,315.87 × 2,614.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,546.45x = 29,588,284.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,588,284.24/7,546.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,920.82

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