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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,587, 11,382.10 and 2,322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,587, 11,382.10 and 2,322.44 is: 3,484.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,587 : 11,382.10 = 2,322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,587/11,382.10 = 2,322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,587x = 11,382.10 × 2,322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,587x = 26,434,244.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,434,244.32/7,587
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.15

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