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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,580.92, 11,368.84 and 2,899.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,580.92, 11,368.84 and 2,899.84 is: 4,348.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,580.92 : 11,368.84 = 2,899.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,580.92/11,368.84 = 2,899.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,580.92x = 11,368.84 × 2,899.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,580.92x = 32,967,816.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,967,816.99/7,580.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.79

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