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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,585.83, 11,370.52 and 3,882.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,585.83, 11,370.52 and 3,882.98 is: 5,820.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,585.83 : 11,370.52 = 3,882.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,585.83/11,370.52 = 3,882.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,585.83x = 11,370.52 × 3,882.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,585.83x = 44,151,501.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,151,501.75/7,585.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,820.26

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