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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,587.72, 11,381.54 and 2,040.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,587.72, 11,381.54 and 2,040.59 is: 3,060.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,587.72 : 11,381.54 = 2,040.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,587.72/11,381.54 = 2,040.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,587.72x = 11,381.54 × 2,040.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,587.72x = 23,225,074.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,225,074.96/7,587.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.88

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