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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,580.59, 11,370.96 and 2,650.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,580.59, 11,370.96 and 2,650.23 is: 3,975.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,580.59 : 11,370.96 = 2,650.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,580.59/11,370.96 = 2,650.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,580.59x = 11,370.96 × 2,650.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,580.59x = 30,135,659.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,135,659.32/7,580.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.37

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