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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,572.62, 11,358.93 and 2,641.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,572.62, 11,358.93 and 2,641.07 is: 3,961.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,572.62 : 11,358.93 = 2,641.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,572.62/11,358.93 = 2,641.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,572.62x = 11,358.93 × 2,641.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,572.62x = 29,999,672.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,999,672.46/7,572.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.60

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