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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,550.72, 11,318.33 and 2,617.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,550.72, 11,318.33 and 2,617.67 is: 3,923.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,550.72 : 11,318.33 = 2,617.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,550.72/11,318.33 = 2,617.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,550.72x = 11,318.33 × 2,617.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,550.72x = 29,627,602.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,627,602.84/7,550.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.81

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