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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,580.08, 11,370.50 and 2,386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,580.08, 11,370.50 and 2,386 is: 3,579.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,580.08 : 11,370.50 = 2,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,580.08/11,370.50 = 2,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,580.08x = 11,370.50 × 2,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,580.08x = 27,130,013
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,130,013/7,580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,579.12

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