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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,586.61, 11,383.44 and 2,905.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,586.61, 11,383.44 and 2,905.07 is: 4,358.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,586.61 : 11,383.44 = 2,905.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,586.61/11,383.44 = 2,905.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,586.61x = 11,383.44 × 2,905.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,586.61x = 33,069,622.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,069,622.23/7,586.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.94

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