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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,563.72, 11,341.99 and 2,632.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,563.72, 11,341.99 and 2,632.76 is: 3,947.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,563.72 : 11,341.99 = 2,632.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,563.72/11,341.99 = 2,632.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,563.72x = 11,341.99 × 2,632.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,563.72x = 29,860,737.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,860,737.59/7,563.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.89

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