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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,586.26, 11,379.48 and 2,655.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,586.26, 11,379.48 and 2,655.88 is: 3,983.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,586.26 : 11,379.48 = 2,655.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,586.26/11,379.48 = 2,655.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,586.26x = 11,379.48 × 2,655.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,586.26x = 30,222,533.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,222,533.34/7,586.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.85

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