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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,580.72, 11,371.08 and 2,387.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,580.72, 11,371.08 and 2,387.12 is: 3,580.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,580.72 : 11,371.08 = 2,387.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,580.72/11,371.08 = 2,387.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,580.72x = 11,371.08 × 2,387.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,580.72x = 27,144,132.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,144,132.49/7,580.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.68

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