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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.97, 11,359.80 and 2,641.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.97, 11,359.80 and 2,641.65 is: 3,963.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.97 : 11,359.80 = 2,641.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.97/11,359.80 = 2,641.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.97x = 11,359.80 × 2,641.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.97x = 30,008,615.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,008,615.67/7,571.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.12

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