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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,585.62, 11,377.15 and 2,039.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,585.62, 11,377.15 and 2,039.58 is: 3,059.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,585.62 : 11,377.15 = 2,039.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,585.62/11,377.15 = 2,039.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,585.62x = 11,377.15 × 2,039.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,585.62x = 23,204,607.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,204,607.60/7,585.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.03

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