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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,561.17, 11,341.83 and 2,630.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,561.17, 11,341.83 and 2,630.97 is: 3,946.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,561.17 : 11,341.83 = 2,630.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,561.17/11,341.83 = 2,630.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,561.17x = 11,341.83 × 2,630.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,561.17x = 29,840,014.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,840,014.48/7,561.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.48

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