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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.17, 11,380.82 and 2,321.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.17, 11,380.82 and 2,321.75 is: 3,482.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.17 : 11,380.82 = 2,321.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.17/11,380.82 = 2,321.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.17x = 11,380.82 × 2,321.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.17x = 26,423,418.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,423,418.84/7,588.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.19

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