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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.11, 11,383.85 and 2,323.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.11, 11,383.85 and 2,323.85 is: 3,486.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.11 : 11,383.85 = 2,323.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.11/11,383.85 = 2,323.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.11x = 11,383.85 × 2,323.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.11x = 26,454,359.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,454,359.82/7,588.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.29

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