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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,568.74, 11,354.16 and 2,637.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,568.74, 11,354.16 and 2,637.66 is: 3,956.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,568.74 : 11,354.16 = 2,637.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,568.74/11,354.16 = 2,637.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,568.74x = 11,354.16 × 2,637.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,568.74x = 29,948,413.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,948,413.67/7,568.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.86

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