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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,585.60, 11,377.59 and 2,655.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,585.60, 11,377.59 and 2,655.33 is: 3,982.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,585.60 : 11,377.59 = 2,655.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,585.60/11,377.59 = 2,655.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,585.60x = 11,377.59 × 2,655.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,585.60x = 30,211,242.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,211,242.78/7,585.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.71

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