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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.95, 11,382.67 and 2,042.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.95, 11,382.67 and 2,042.07 is: 3,062.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.95 : 11,382.67 = 2,042.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.95/11,382.67 = 2,042.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.95x = 11,382.67 × 2,042.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.95x = 23,244,208.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,244,208.93/7,588.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.90

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