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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,579.20, 11,370.64 and 2,385.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,579.20, 11,370.64 and 2,385.08 is: 3,578.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,579.20 : 11,370.64 = 2,385.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,579.20/11,370.64 = 2,385.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,579.20x = 11,370.64 × 2,385.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,579.20x = 27,119,886.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,119,886.05/7,579.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.20

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