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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,583.72, 11,375.58 and 2,390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,583.72, 11,375.58 and 2,390 is: 3,585

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,583.72 : 11,375.58 = 2,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,583.72/11,375.58 = 2,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,583.72x = 11,375.58 × 2,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,583.72x = 27,187,636.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,187,636.20/7,583.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585

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