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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.08, 11,383.74 and 2,658.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.08, 11,383.74 and 2,658.02 is: 3,987.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.08 : 11,383.74 = 2,658.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.08/11,383.74 = 2,658.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.08x = 11,383.74 × 2,658.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.08x = 30,258,151.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,258,151.68/7,588.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987.59

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