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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,587.52, 11,377.56 and 2,656.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,587.52, 11,377.56 and 2,656.45 is: 3,983.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,587.52 : 11,377.56 = 2,656.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,587.52/11,377.56 = 2,656.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,587.52x = 11,377.56 × 2,656.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,587.52x = 30,223,879.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,223,879.45/7,587.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.37

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