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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.96, 11,383.56 and 2,973.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.96, 11,383.56 and 2,973.04 is: 4,459.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.96 : 11,383.56 = 2,973.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.96/11,383.56 = 2,973.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.96x = 11,383.56 × 2,973.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.96x = 33,843,779.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,843,779.22/7,588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459.61

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