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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,589.52, 11,383.75 and 2,042.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,589.52, 11,383.75 and 2,042.74 is: 3,063.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,589.52 : 11,383.75 = 2,042.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,589.52/11,383.75 = 2,042.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,589.52x = 11,383.75 × 2,042.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,589.52x = 23,254,041.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,254,041.48/7,589.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.97

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