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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,557.62, 11,341.59 and 2,627.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,557.62, 11,341.59 and 2,627.21 is: 3,942.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,557.62 : 11,341.59 = 2,627.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,557.62/11,341.59 = 2,627.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,557.62x = 11,341.59 × 2,627.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,557.62x = 29,796,738.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,796,738.66/7,557.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.61

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