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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,589.22, 11,383.79 and 2,042.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,589.22, 11,383.79 and 2,042.10 is: 3,063.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,589.22 : 11,383.79 = 2,042.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,589.22/11,383.79 = 2,042.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,589.22x = 11,383.79 × 2,042.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,589.22x = 23,246,827.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,246,827.35/7,589.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.14

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