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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.93, 11,382.01 and 2,040.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.93, 11,382.01 and 2,040.97 is: 3,061.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.93 : 11,382.01 = 2,040.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.93/11,382.01 = 2,040.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.93x = 11,382.01 × 2,040.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.93x = 23,230,340.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,230,340.95/7,588.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.08

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