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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,550.24, 11,323.20 and 2,618.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,550.24, 11,323.20 and 2,618.60 is: 3,927.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,550.24 : 11,323.20 = 2,618.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,550.24/11,323.20 = 2,618.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,550.24x = 11,323.20 × 2,618.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,550.24x = 29,650,931.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,650,931.52/7,550.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.15

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