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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.52, 11,385.96 and 3,641.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.52, 11,385.96 and 3,641.90 is: 5,464.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.52 : 11,385.96 = 3,641.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.52/11,385.96 = 3,641.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.52x = 11,385.96 × 3,641.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.52x = 41,466,470.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,466,470.79/7,588.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,464.37

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