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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,562.93, 11,342.88 and 2,632.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,562.93, 11,342.88 and 2,632.79 is: 3,948.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,562.93 : 11,342.88 = 2,632.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,562.93/11,342.88 = 2,632.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,562.93x = 11,342.88 × 2,632.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,562.93x = 29,863,421.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,863,421.04/7,562.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.66

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