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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,572.01, 11,359.46 and 2,643.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,572.01, 11,359.46 and 2,643.06 is: 3,965.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,572.01 : 11,359.46 = 2,643.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,572.01/11,359.46 = 2,643.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,572.01x = 11,359.46 × 2,643.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,572.01x = 30,023,734.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,023,734.35/7,572.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,965.09

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