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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,589.93, 11,383.51 and 2,041.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,589.93, 11,383.51 and 2,041.97 is: 3,062.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,589.93 : 11,383.51 = 2,041.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,589.93/11,383.51 = 2,041.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,589.93x = 11,383.51 × 2,041.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,589.93x = 23,244,785.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,244,785.91/7,589.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.58

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