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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,585.91, 11,380.37 and 2,321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,585.91, 11,380.37 and 2,321.66 is: 3,482.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,585.91 : 11,380.37 = 2,321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,585.91/11,380.37 = 2,321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,585.91x = 11,380.37 × 2,321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,585.91x = 26,421,281.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,421,281.30/7,585.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.94

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