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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,569.74, 11,351.36 and 2,637.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,569.74, 11,351.36 and 2,637.92 is: 3,955.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,569.74 : 11,351.36 = 2,637.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,569.74/11,351.36 = 2,637.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,569.74x = 11,351.36 × 2,637.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,569.74x = 29,943,929.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,943,929.41/7,569.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.74

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