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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.63, 11,359.35 and 2,641.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.63, 11,359.35 and 2,641.32 is: 3,962.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.63 : 11,359.35 = 2,641.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.63/11,359.35 = 2,641.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.63x = 11,359.35 × 2,641.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.63x = 30,003,678.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,003,678.34/7,571.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.64

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