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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.96, 11,388.56 and 2,658.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.96, 11,388.56 and 2,658.64 is: 3,989.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.96 : 11,388.56 = 2,658.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.96/11,388.56 = 2,658.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.96x = 11,388.56 × 2,658.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.96x = 30,278,039.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,278,039.39/7,588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.75

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