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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,562.92, 11,343.66 and 2,632.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,562.92, 11,343.66 and 2,632.36 is: 3,948.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,562.92 : 11,343.66 = 2,632.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,562.92/11,343.66 = 2,632.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,562.92x = 11,343.66 × 2,632.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,562.92x = 29,860,596.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,860,596.84/7,562.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.29

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