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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.03, 11,382.05 and 2,394.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.03, 11,382.05 and 2,394.31 is: 3,591.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.03 : 11,382.05 = 2,394.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.03/11,382.05 = 2,394.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.03x = 11,382.05 × 2,394.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.03x = 27,252,156.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,252,156.14/7,588.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.47

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