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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.16, 11,382.42 and 2,323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.16, 11,382.42 and 2,323.28 is: 3,484.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.16 : 11,382.42 = 2,323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.16/11,382.42 = 2,323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.16x = 11,382.42 × 2,323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.16x = 26,444,548.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,444,548.74/7,588.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.98

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