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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,550.65, 11,319.94 and 2,617.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,550.65, 11,319.94 and 2,617.75 is: 3,924.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,550.65 : 11,319.94 = 2,617.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,550.65/11,319.94 = 2,617.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,550.65x = 11,319.94 × 2,617.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,550.65x = 29,632,772.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,632,772.94/7,550.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.53

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