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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,585.93, 11,377.89 and 2,655.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,585.93, 11,377.89 and 2,655.13 is: 3,982.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,585.93 : 11,377.89 = 2,655.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,585.93/11,377.89 = 2,655.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,585.93x = 11,377.89 × 2,655.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,585.93x = 30,209,777.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,209,777.08/7,585.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.34

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