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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,587.16, 11,380.92 and 2,322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,587.16, 11,380.92 and 2,322.28 is: 3,483.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,587.16 : 11,380.92 = 2,322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,587.16/11,380.92 = 2,322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,587.16x = 11,380.92 × 2,322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,587.16x = 26,429,682.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,429,682.90/7,587.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.48

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