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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,583.36, 11,371.84 and 2,651.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,583.36, 11,371.84 and 2,651.52 is: 3,976.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,583.36 : 11,371.84 = 2,651.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,583.36/11,371.84 = 2,651.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,583.36x = 11,371.84 × 2,651.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,583.36x = 30,152,661.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,152,661.20/7,583.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.16

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