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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,565.96, 11,350.81 and 2,635.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,565.96, 11,350.81 and 2,635.64 is: 3,954.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,565.96 : 11,350.81 = 2,635.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,565.96/11,350.81 = 2,635.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,565.96x = 11,350.81 × 2,635.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,565.96x = 29,916,630.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,916,630.56/7,565.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.11

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