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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,579.98, 11,369.97 and 2,385.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,579.98, 11,369.97 and 2,385.81 is: 3,578.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,579.98 : 11,369.97 = 2,385.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,579.98/11,369.97 = 2,385.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,579.98x = 11,369.97 × 2,385.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,579.98x = 27,126,588.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,126,588.13/7,579.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.72

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