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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,568.94, 11,346.54 and 2,637.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,568.94, 11,346.54 and 2,637.60 is: 3,954.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,568.94 : 11,346.54 = 2,637.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,568.94/11,346.54 = 2,637.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,568.94x = 11,346.54 × 2,637.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,568.94x = 29,927,633.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,927,633.90/7,568.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.01

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