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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,546.89, 11,317.50 and 2,615.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,546.89, 11,317.50 and 2,615.34 is: 3,922.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,546.89 : 11,317.50 = 2,615.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,546.89/11,317.50 = 2,615.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,546.89x = 11,317.50 × 2,615.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,546.89x = 29,599,110.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,599,110.45/7,546.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.03

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