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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,565.73, 11,348.33 and 2,635.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,565.73, 11,348.33 and 2,635.35 is: 3,952.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,565.73 : 11,348.33 = 2,635.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,565.73/11,348.33 = 2,635.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,565.73x = 11,348.33 × 2,635.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,565.73x = 29,906,808.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,906,808.29/7,565.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.93

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