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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,569.90, 11,356.38 and 2,638.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,569.90, 11,356.38 and 2,638.22 is: 3,957.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,569.90 : 11,356.38 = 2,638.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,569.90/11,356.38 = 2,638.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,569.90x = 11,356.38 × 2,638.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,569.90x = 29,960,572.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,960,572.06/7,569.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.86

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