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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.59, 11,367.84 and 3,580.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.59, 11,367.84 and 3,580.49 is: 5,363.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.59 : 11,367.84 = 3,580.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.59/11,367.84 = 3,580.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.59x = 11,367.84 × 3,580.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.59x = 40,702,380.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,702,380.60/7,588.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,363.63

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