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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.26, 11,358.78 and 2,640.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.26, 11,358.78 and 2,640.94 is: 3,962.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.26 : 11,358.78 = 2,640.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.26/11,358.78 = 2,640.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.26x = 11,358.78 × 2,640.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.26x = 29,997,856.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,997,856.45/7,571.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.07

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