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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,584.06, 11,378.82 and 2,654.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,584.06, 11,378.82 and 2,654.42 is: 3,982.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,584.06 : 11,378.82 = 2,654.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,584.06/11,378.82 = 2,654.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,584.06x = 11,378.82 × 2,654.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,584.06x = 30,204,167.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,204,167.38/7,584.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.59

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