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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,565.87, 11,349.11 and 2,636.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,565.87, 11,349.11 and 2,636.01 is: 3,954.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,565.87 : 11,349.11 = 2,636.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,565.87/11,349.11 = 2,636.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,565.87x = 11,349.11 × 2,636.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,565.87x = 29,916,374.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,916,374.04/7,565.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.12

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