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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.28, 11,383.49 and 2,041.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.28, 11,383.49 and 2,041.81 is: 3,063.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.28 : 11,383.49 = 2,041.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.28/11,383.49 = 2,041.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.28x = 11,383.49 × 2,041.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.28x = 23,242,888.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,242,888.88/7,588.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.00

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