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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,562.97, 11,346.51 and 2,632.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,562.97, 11,346.51 and 2,632.89 is: 3,950.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,562.97 : 11,346.51 = 2,632.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,562.97/11,346.51 = 2,632.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,562.97x = 11,346.51 × 2,632.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,562.97x = 29,874,112.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,874,112.71/7,562.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.05

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