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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.51, 11,382.36 and 2,323.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.51, 11,382.36 and 2,323.53 is: 3,485.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.51 : 11,382.36 = 2,323.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.51/11,382.36 = 2,323.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.51x = 11,382.36 × 2,323.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.51x = 26,447,254.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,447,254.93/7,588.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.17

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