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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,565.62, 11,350.26 and 2,634.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,565.62, 11,350.26 and 2,634.56 is: 3,952.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,565.62 : 11,350.26 = 2,634.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,565.62/11,350.26 = 2,634.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,565.62x = 11,350.26 × 2,634.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,565.62x = 29,902,940.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,902,940.99/7,565.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.48

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