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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,584.85, 11,376.46 and 2,654.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,584.85, 11,376.46 and 2,654.58 is: 3,981.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,584.85 : 11,376.46 = 2,654.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,584.85/11,376.46 = 2,654.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,584.85x = 11,376.46 × 2,654.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,584.85x = 30,199,723.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,199,723.19/7,584.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.58

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