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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,546.63, 11,319.96 and 2,616.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,546.63, 11,319.96 and 2,616.28 is: 3,924.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,546.63 : 11,319.96 = 2,616.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,546.63/11,319.96 = 2,616.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,546.63x = 11,319.96 × 2,616.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,546.63x = 29,616,184.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,616,184.95/7,546.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.43

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