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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,585.97, 11,377.88 and 2,907.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,585.97, 11,377.88 and 2,907.15 is: 4,360.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,585.97 : 11,377.88 = 2,907.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,585.97/11,377.88 = 2,907.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,585.97x = 11,377.88 × 2,907.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,585.97x = 33,077,241.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,077,241.63/7,585.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.32

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