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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,585.26, 11,377.98 and 2,654.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,585.26, 11,377.98 and 2,654.88 is: 3,982.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,585.26 : 11,377.98 = 2,654.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,585.26/11,377.98 = 2,654.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,585.26x = 11,377.98 × 2,654.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,585.26x = 30,207,171.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,207,171.54/7,585.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.35

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