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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,581.76, 11,373.68 and 2,650.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,581.76, 11,373.68 and 2,650.26 is: 3,975.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,581.76 : 11,373.68 = 2,650.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,581.76/11,373.68 = 2,650.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,581.76x = 11,373.68 × 2,650.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,581.76x = 30,143,209.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,143,209.16/7,581.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.75

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