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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,586.15, 11,372.04 and 2,652.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,586.15, 11,372.04 and 2,652.59 is: 3,976.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,586.15 : 11,372.04 = 2,652.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,586.15/11,372.04 = 2,652.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,586.15x = 11,372.04 × 2,652.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,586.15x = 30,165,359.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,165,359.58/7,586.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.37

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