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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,586.71, 11,380.01 and 2,039.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,586.71, 11,380.01 and 2,039.58 is: 3,059.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,586.71 : 11,380.01 = 2,039.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,586.71/11,380.01 = 2,039.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,586.71x = 11,380.01 × 2,039.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,586.71x = 23,210,440.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,210,440.80/7,586.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.36

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