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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.44, 11,385.69 and 2,661.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.44, 11,385.69 and 2,661.61 is: 3,993.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.44 : 11,385.69 = 2,661.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.44/11,385.69 = 2,661.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.44x = 11,385.69 × 2,661.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.44x = 30,304,266.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,304,266.36/7,588.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.48

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