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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,585.79, 11,370.96 and 2,904.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,585.79, 11,370.96 and 2,904.59 is: 4,353.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,585.79 : 11,370.96 = 2,904.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,585.79/11,370.96 = 2,904.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,585.79x = 11,370.96 × 2,904.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,585.79x = 33,027,919.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,027,919.85/7,585.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.92

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