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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,587.71, 11,381.41 and 2,041.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,587.71, 11,381.41 and 2,041.23 is: 3,061.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,587.71 : 11,381.41 = 2,041.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,587.71/11,381.41 = 2,041.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,587.71x = 11,381.41 × 2,041.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,587.71x = 23,232,120.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,232,120.77/7,587.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.81

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