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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,549.80, 11,325.91 and 2,622.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,549.80, 11,325.91 and 2,622.36 is: 3,933.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,549.80 : 11,325.91 = 2,622.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,549.80/11,325.91 = 2,622.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,549.80x = 11,325.91 × 2,622.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,549.80x = 29,700,613.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,700,613.35/7,549.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.96

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