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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,572.58, 11,360.22 and 2,640.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,572.58, 11,360.22 and 2,640.76 is: 3,961.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,572.58 : 11,360.22 = 2,640.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,572.58/11,360.22 = 2,640.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,572.58x = 11,360.22 × 2,640.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,572.58x = 29,999,614.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,999,614.57/7,572.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.61

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