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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.88, 11,384.67 and 2,323.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.88, 11,384.67 and 2,323.78 is: 3,486.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.88 : 11,384.67 = 2,323.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.88/11,384.67 = 2,323.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.88x = 11,384.67 × 2,323.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.88x = 26,455,468.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,455,468.45/7,588.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.08

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