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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,565.44, 11,351.04 and 2,635.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,565.44, 11,351.04 and 2,635.60 is: 3,954.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,565.44 : 11,351.04 = 2,635.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,565.44/11,351.04 = 2,635.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,565.44x = 11,351.04 × 2,635.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,565.44x = 29,916,801.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,916,801.02/7,565.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.40

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