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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,546.55, 11,317.27 and 2,615.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,546.55, 11,317.27 and 2,615.04 is: 3,921.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,546.55 : 11,317.27 = 2,615.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,546.55/11,317.27 = 2,615.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,546.55x = 11,317.27 × 2,615.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,546.55x = 29,595,100.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,595,100.67/7,546.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.67

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