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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,591.52, 11,387.96 and 2,044.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,591.52, 11,387.96 and 2,044.74 is: 3,067.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,591.52 : 11,387.96 = 2,044.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,591.52/11,387.96 = 2,044.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,591.52x = 11,387.96 × 2,044.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,591.52x = 23,285,417.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,285,417.33/7,591.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.29

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