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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,587.93, 11,380.51 and 2,039.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,587.93, 11,380.51 and 2,039.97 is: 3,059.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,587.93 : 11,380.51 = 2,039.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,587.93/11,380.51 = 2,039.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,587.93x = 11,380.51 × 2,039.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,587.93x = 23,215,898.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,215,898.98/7,587.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.58

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