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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,567.24, 11,351.91 and 2,636.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,567.24, 11,351.91 and 2,636.15 is: 3,954.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,567.24 : 11,351.91 = 2,636.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,567.24/11,351.91 = 2,636.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,567.24x = 11,351.91 × 2,636.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,567.24x = 29,925,337.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,925,337.55/7,567.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.59

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