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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,520.58, 11,276.28 and 2,588.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,520.58, 11,276.28 and 2,588.85 is: 3,881.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,520.58 : 11,276.28 = 2,588.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,520.58/11,276.28 = 2,588.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,520.58x = 11,276.28 × 2,588.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,520.58x = 29,192,597.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,192,597.48/7,520.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.69

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