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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,585.72, 11,373.82 and 2,318.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,585.72, 11,373.82 and 2,318.98 is: 3,477.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,585.72 : 11,373.82 = 2,318.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,585.72/11,373.82 = 2,318.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,585.72x = 11,373.82 × 2,318.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,585.72x = 26,375,661.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,375,661.10/7,585.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,477.01

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