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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.60, 11,383.67 and 2,041.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.60, 11,383.67 and 2,041.99 is: 3,063.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.60 : 11,383.67 = 2,041.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.60/11,383.67 = 2,041.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.60x = 11,383.67 × 2,041.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.60x = 23,245,316.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,245,316.95/7,588.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.19

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