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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,587.38, 11,382.42 and 2,322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,587.38, 11,382.42 and 2,322.28 is: 3,483.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,587.38 : 11,382.42 = 2,322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,587.38/11,382.42 = 2,322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,587.38x = 11,382.42 × 2,322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,587.38x = 26,433,113.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,433,113.62/7,587.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.83

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