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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588, 11,383.60 and 2,323.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588, 11,383.60 and 2,323.44 is: 3,485.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588 : 11,383.60 = 2,323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588/11,383.60 = 2,323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588x = 11,383.60 × 2,323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588x = 26,449,111.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,449,111.58/7,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.65

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