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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,579.53, 11,372.60 and 2,652.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,579.53, 11,372.60 and 2,652.71 is: 3,980.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,579.53 : 11,372.60 = 2,652.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,579.53/11,372.60 = 2,652.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,579.53x = 11,372.60 × 2,652.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,579.53x = 30,168,159.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,168,159.51/7,579.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,980.22

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