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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,585.99, 11,380.14 and 2,319.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,585.99, 11,380.14 and 2,319.77 is: 3,480.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,585.99 : 11,380.14 = 2,319.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,585.99/11,380.14 = 2,319.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,585.99x = 11,380.14 × 2,319.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,585.99x = 26,399,335.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,399,335.82/7,585.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.01

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