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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,548.53, 11,322.95 and 2,618.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,548.53, 11,322.95 and 2,618.33 is: 3,927.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,548.53 : 11,322.95 = 2,618.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,548.53/11,322.95 = 2,618.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,548.53x = 11,322.95 × 2,618.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,548.53x = 29,647,234.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,647,234.89/7,548.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.55

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