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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.26, 11,382.34 and 2,041.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.26, 11,382.34 and 2,041.15 is: 3,061.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.26 : 11,382.34 = 2,041.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.26/11,382.34 = 2,041.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.26x = 11,382.34 × 2,041.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.26x = 23,233,039.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,233,039.94/7,588.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.71

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