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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.72, 11,383.08 and 2,395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.72, 11,383.08 and 2,395 is: 3,592.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.72 : 11,383.08 = 2,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.72/11,383.08 = 2,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.72x = 11,383.08 × 2,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.72x = 27,262,476.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,262,476.60/7,588.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.50

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