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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.33, 11,381.11 and 2,040.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.33, 11,381.11 and 2,040.38 is: 3,060.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.33 : 11,381.11 = 2,040.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.33/11,381.11 = 2,040.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.33x = 11,381.11 × 2,040.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.33x = 23,221,781.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,221,781.37/7,588.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.20

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