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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,562.46, 11,335.95 and 2,628.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,562.46, 11,335.95 and 2,628.05 is: 3,939.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,562.46 : 11,335.95 = 2,628.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,562.46/11,335.95 = 2,628.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,562.46x = 11,335.95 × 2,628.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,562.46x = 29,791,386.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,791,386.72/7,562.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.38

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