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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,575.89, 11,364.84 and 2,644.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,575.89, 11,364.84 and 2,644.34 is: 3,966.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,575.89 : 11,364.84 = 2,644.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,575.89/11,364.84 = 2,644.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,575.89x = 11,364.84 × 2,644.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,575.89x = 30,052,444.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,052,444.18/7,575.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.86

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