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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,583.22, 11,376.06 and 2,387.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,583.22, 11,376.06 and 2,387.88 is: 3,582.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,583.22 : 11,376.06 = 2,387.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,583.22/11,376.06 = 2,387.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,583.22x = 11,376.06 × 2,387.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,583.22x = 27,164,666.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,164,666.15/7,583.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.21

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