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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,570.80, 11,356.74 and 2,638.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,570.80, 11,356.74 and 2,638.98 is: 3,958.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,570.80 : 11,356.74 = 2,638.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,570.80/11,356.74 = 2,638.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,570.80x = 11,356.74 × 2,638.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,570.80x = 29,970,209.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,970,209.73/7,570.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.66

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