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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,585.91, 11,378.86 and 2,392.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,585.91, 11,378.86 and 2,392.19 is: 3,588.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,585.91 : 11,378.86 = 2,392.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,585.91/11,378.86 = 2,392.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,585.91x = 11,378.86 × 2,392.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,585.91x = 27,220,395.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,220,395.10/7,585.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.28

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