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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,585.03, 11,382.66 and 2,654.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,585.03, 11,382.66 and 2,654.71 is: 3,983.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,585.03 : 11,382.66 = 2,654.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,585.03/11,382.66 = 2,654.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,585.03x = 11,382.66 × 2,654.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,585.03x = 30,217,604.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,217,604.42/7,585.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.85

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