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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.47, 11,381.89 and 2,042.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.47, 11,381.89 and 2,042.38 is: 3,063.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.47 : 11,381.89 = 2,042.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.47/11,381.89 = 2,042.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.47x = 11,381.89 × 2,042.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.47x = 23,246,115.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,246,115.18/7,588.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.35

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