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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,584.66, 11,369.79 and 2,651.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,584.66, 11,369.79 and 2,651.09 is: 3,974.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,584.66 : 11,369.79 = 2,651.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,584.66/11,369.79 = 2,651.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,584.66x = 11,369.79 × 2,651.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,584.66x = 30,142,279.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,142,279.72/7,584.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.11

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