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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,550.14, 11,322.37 and 2,618.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,550.14, 11,322.37 and 2,618.59 is: 3,926.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,550.14 : 11,322.37 = 2,618.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,550.14/11,322.37 = 2,618.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,550.14x = 11,322.37 × 2,618.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,550.14x = 29,648,644.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,648,644.86/7,550.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.90

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