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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,570.38, 11,356.82 and 2,641.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,570.38, 11,356.82 and 2,641.46 is: 3,962.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,570.38 : 11,356.82 = 2,641.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,570.38/11,356.82 = 2,641.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,570.38x = 11,356.82 × 2,641.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,570.38x = 29,998,515.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,998,515.77/7,570.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.62

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