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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,589.58, 11,385.99 and 2,659.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,589.58, 11,385.99 and 2,659.52 is: 3,989.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,589.58 : 11,385.99 = 2,659.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,589.58/11,385.99 = 2,659.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,589.58x = 11,385.99 × 2,659.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,589.58x = 30,281,211.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,281,211.19/7,589.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.84

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