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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.35, 11,387.23 and 2,044.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.35, 11,387.23 and 2,044.46 is: 3,066.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.35 : 11,387.23 = 2,044.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.35/11,387.23 = 2,044.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.35x = 11,387.23 × 2,044.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.35x = 23,280,707.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,280,707.05/7,592.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.34

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