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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,582.76, 11,372.58 and 2,034.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,582.76, 11,372.58 and 2,034.79 is: 3,051.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,582.76 : 11,372.58 = 2,034.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,582.76/11,372.58 = 2,034.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,582.76x = 11,372.58 × 2,034.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,582.76x = 23,140,812.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,140,812.06/7,582.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.77

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