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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.85, 11,383.29 and 4,147.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.85, 11,383.29 and 4,147.97 is: 6,221.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.85 : 11,383.29 = 4,147.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.85/11,383.29 = 4,147.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.85x = 11,383.29 × 4,147.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.85x = 47,217,488.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,217,488.50/7,588.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,221.96

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