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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,587.51, 11,380.86 and 2,322.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,587.51, 11,380.86 and 2,322.53 is: 3,483.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,587.51 : 11,380.86 = 2,322.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,587.51/11,380.86 = 2,322.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,587.51x = 11,380.86 × 2,322.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,587.51x = 26,432,341.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,432,341.97/7,587.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.66

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