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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,584.48, 11,376.72 and 2,390.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,584.48, 11,376.72 and 2,390.31 is: 3,585.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,584.48 : 11,376.72 = 2,390.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,584.48/11,376.72 = 2,390.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,584.48x = 11,376.72 × 2,390.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,584.48x = 27,193,887.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,193,887.58/7,584.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.47

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