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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,585.58, 11,376.75 and 2,388.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,585.58, 11,376.75 and 2,388.62 is: 3,582.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,585.58 : 11,376.75 = 2,388.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,585.58/11,376.75 = 2,388.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,585.58x = 11,376.75 × 2,388.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,585.58x = 27,174,732.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,174,732.59/7,585.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.42

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