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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,586.05, 11,376.84 and 2,654.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,586.05, 11,376.84 and 2,654.77 is: 3,981.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,586.05 : 11,376.84 = 2,654.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,586.05/11,376.84 = 2,654.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,586.05x = 11,376.84 × 2,654.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,586.05x = 30,202,893.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,202,893.53/7,586.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.37

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