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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,591.39, 11,387.01 and 2,044.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,591.39, 11,387.01 and 2,044.27 is: 3,066.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,591.39 : 11,387.01 = 2,044.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,591.39/11,387.01 = 2,044.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,591.39x = 11,387.01 × 2,044.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,591.39x = 23,278,144.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,278,144.83/7,591.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.39

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