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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.15, 11,381.38 and 2,042.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.15, 11,381.38 and 2,042.01 is: 3,062.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.15 : 11,381.38 = 2,042.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.15/11,381.38 = 2,042.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.15x = 11,381.38 × 2,042.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.15x = 23,240,886.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,240,886.67/7,588.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.79

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