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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,586.37, 11,384.62 and 2,656.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,586.37, 11,384.62 and 2,656.01 is: 3,985.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,586.37 : 11,384.62 = 2,656.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,586.37/11,384.62 = 2,656.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,586.37x = 11,384.62 × 2,656.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,586.37x = 30,237,664.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,237,664.57/7,586.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.79

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