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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,585.94, 11,377.28 and 2,390.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,585.94, 11,377.28 and 2,390.60 is: 3,585.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,585.94 : 11,377.28 = 2,390.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,585.94/11,377.28 = 2,390.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,585.94x = 11,377.28 × 2,390.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,585.94x = 27,198,474.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,198,474.66/7,585.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.38

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