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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,566.74, 11,351.16 and 2,635.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,566.74, 11,351.16 and 2,635.65 is: 3,953.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,566.74 : 11,351.16 = 2,635.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,566.74/11,351.16 = 2,635.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,566.74x = 11,351.16 × 2,635.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,566.74x = 29,917,684.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,917,684.85/7,566.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.84

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