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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,567.96, 11,357.10 and 2,637.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,567.96, 11,357.10 and 2,637.60 is: 3,958.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,567.96 : 11,357.10 = 2,637.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,567.96/11,357.10 = 2,637.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,567.96x = 11,357.10 × 2,637.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,567.96x = 29,955,486.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,955,486.96/7,567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.20

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