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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,582.06, 11,375.82 and 2,652.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,582.06, 11,375.82 and 2,652.42 is: 3,979.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,582.06 : 11,375.82 = 2,652.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,582.06/11,375.82 = 2,652.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,582.06x = 11,375.82 × 2,652.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,582.06x = 30,173,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,173,452.48/7,582.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.59

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