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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,579, 11,368.50 and 2,385.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,579, 11,368.50 and 2,385.01 is: 3,577.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,579 : 11,368.50 = 2,385.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,579/11,368.50 = 2,385.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,579x = 11,368.50 × 2,385.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,579x = 27,113,986.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,113,986.19/7,579
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.52

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