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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,565.48, 11,344.62 and 2,634.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,565.48, 11,344.62 and 2,634.52 is: 3,950.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,565.48 : 11,344.62 = 2,634.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,565.48/11,344.62 = 2,634.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,565.48x = 11,344.62 × 2,634.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,565.48x = 29,887,571.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,887,571.56/7,565.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.52

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