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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,580.01, 11,371.52 and 2,648.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,580.01, 11,371.52 and 2,648.32 is: 3,973.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,580.01 : 11,371.52 = 2,648.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,580.01/11,371.52 = 2,648.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,580.01x = 11,371.52 × 2,648.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,580.01x = 30,115,423.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,115,423.85/7,580.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.01

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