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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,566.99, 11,351.54 and 2,635.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,566.99, 11,351.54 and 2,635.90 is: 3,954.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,566.99 : 11,351.54 = 2,635.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,566.99/11,351.54 = 2,635.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,566.99x = 11,351.54 × 2,635.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,566.99x = 29,921,511.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,921,511.11/7,566.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.22

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