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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,590.20, 11,382.96 and 2,658.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,590.20, 11,382.96 and 2,658.92 is: 3,987.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,590.20 : 11,382.96 = 2,658.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,590.20/11,382.96 = 2,658.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,590.20x = 11,382.96 × 2,658.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,590.20x = 30,266,380.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,266,380.00/7,590.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987.56

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