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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,581.60, 11,367.54 and 2,386.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,581.60, 11,367.54 and 2,386.26 is: 3,577.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,581.60 : 11,367.54 = 2,386.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,581.60/11,367.54 = 2,386.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,581.60x = 11,367.54 × 2,386.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,581.60x = 27,125,906.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,125,906.00/7,581.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.86

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