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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,567.86, 11,351.88 and 2,637.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,567.86, 11,351.88 and 2,637.60 is: 3,956.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,567.86 : 11,351.88 = 2,637.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,567.86/11,351.88 = 2,637.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,567.86x = 11,351.88 × 2,637.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,567.86x = 29,941,718.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,941,718.69/7,567.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.43

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