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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,584.78, 11,377.18 and 2,391.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,584.78, 11,377.18 and 2,391.06 is: 3,586.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,584.78 : 11,377.18 = 2,391.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,584.78/11,377.18 = 2,391.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,584.78x = 11,377.18 × 2,391.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,584.78x = 27,203,542.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,203,542.48/7,584.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.59

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