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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,560.56, 11,337.78 and 2,629.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,560.56, 11,337.78 and 2,629.16 is: 3,942.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,560.56 : 11,337.78 = 2,629.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,560.56/11,337.78 = 2,629.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,560.56x = 11,337.78 × 2,629.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,560.56x = 29,808,837.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,808,837.66/7,560.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.68

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