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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.50, 11,383.52 and 2,042.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.50, 11,383.52 and 2,042.39 is: 3,063.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.50 : 11,383.52 = 2,042.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.50/11,383.52 = 2,042.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.50x = 11,383.52 × 2,042.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.50x = 23,249,520.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,249,520.28/7,588.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.78

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