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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,567.06, 11,355.81 and 2,636.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,567.06, 11,355.81 and 2,636.74 is: 3,956.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,567.06 : 11,355.81 = 2,636.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,567.06/11,355.81 = 2,636.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,567.06x = 11,355.81 × 2,636.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,567.06x = 29,942,318.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,942,318.46/7,567.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.93

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