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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.74, 11,383.12 and 2,968.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.74, 11,383.12 and 2,968.50 is: 4,452.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.74 : 11,383.12 = 2,968.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.74/11,383.12 = 2,968.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.74x = 11,383.12 × 2,968.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.74x = 33,790,791.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,790,791.72/7,588.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,452.75

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