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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.61, 11,354.17 and 2,639.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.61, 11,354.17 and 2,639.79 is: 3,958.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.61 : 11,354.17 = 2,639.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.61/11,354.17 = 2,639.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.61x = 11,354.17 × 2,639.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.61x = 29,972,624.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,972,624.42/7,571.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.55

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