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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,582.16, 11,376.54 and 2,655.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,582.16, 11,376.54 and 2,655.34 is: 3,984.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,582.16 : 11,376.54 = 2,655.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,582.16/11,376.54 = 2,655.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,582.16x = 11,376.54 × 2,655.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,582.16x = 30,208,581.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,208,581.72/7,582.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.17

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