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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.32, 11,375.13 and 2,904.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.32, 11,375.13 and 2,904.73 is: 4,354.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.32 : 11,375.13 = 2,904.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.32/11,375.13 = 2,904.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.32x = 11,375.13 × 2,904.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.32x = 33,041,681.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,041,681.36/7,588.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.28

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