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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,548.48, 11,314.97 and 2,615.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,548.48, 11,314.97 and 2,615.42 is: 3,920.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,548.48 : 11,314.97 = 2,615.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,548.48/11,314.97 = 2,615.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,548.48x = 11,314.97 × 2,615.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,548.48x = 29,593,329.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,593,329.19/7,548.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,920.44

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