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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,548.68, 11,320.22 and 2,617

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,548.68, 11,320.22 and 2,617 is: 3,924.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,548.68 : 11,320.22 = 2,617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,548.68/11,320.22 = 2,617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,548.68x = 11,320.22 × 2,617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,548.68x = 29,625,015.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,625,015.74/7,548.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.53

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