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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,582.98, 11,379.69 and 2,652.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,582.98, 11,379.69 and 2,652.66 is: 3,980.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,582.98 : 11,379.69 = 2,652.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,582.98/11,379.69 = 2,652.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,582.98x = 11,379.69 × 2,652.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,582.98x = 30,186,448.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,186,448.48/7,582.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,980.82

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