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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.01, 11,381.62 and 2,323.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.01, 11,381.62 and 2,323.03 is: 3,484.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.01 : 11,381.62 = 2,323.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.01/11,381.62 = 2,323.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.01x = 11,381.62 × 2,323.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.01x = 26,439,776.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,439,776.19/7,588.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.42

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