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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,586.67, 11,380.69 and 2,039.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,586.67, 11,380.69 and 2,039.90 is: 3,060.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,586.67 : 11,380.69 = 2,039.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,586.67/11,380.69 = 2,039.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,586.67x = 11,380.69 × 2,039.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,586.67x = 23,215,415.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,215,415.18/7,586.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.03

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