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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.81, 11,397.39 and 6,205.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.81, 11,397.39 and 6,205.06 is: 9,319.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.81 : 11,397.39 = 6,205.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.81/11,397.39 = 6,205.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.81x = 11,397.39 × 6,205.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.81x = 70,721,488.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,721,488.79/7,588.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,319.18

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