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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,546.58, 11,316.06 and 2,614.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,546.58, 11,316.06 and 2,614.89 is: 3,921.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,546.58 : 11,316.06 = 2,614.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,546.58/11,316.06 = 2,614.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,546.58x = 11,316.06 × 2,614.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,546.58x = 29,590,252.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,590,252.13/7,546.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.02

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