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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,557.65, 11,336.58 and 2,627.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,557.65, 11,336.58 and 2,627.39 is: 3,941.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,557.65 : 11,336.58 = 2,627.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,557.65/11,336.58 = 2,627.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,557.65x = 11,336.58 × 2,627.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,557.65x = 29,785,560.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,785,560.24/7,557.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.11

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