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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,569.49, 11,354.31 and 2,639.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,569.49, 11,354.31 and 2,639.16 is: 3,958.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,569.49 : 11,354.31 = 2,639.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,569.49/11,354.31 = 2,639.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,569.49x = 11,354.31 × 2,639.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,569.49x = 29,965,840.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,965,840.78/7,569.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.77

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