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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,586.34, 11,380.77 and 2,393.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,586.34, 11,380.77 and 2,393.34 is: 3,590.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,586.34 : 11,380.77 = 2,393.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,586.34/11,380.77 = 2,393.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,586.34x = 11,380.77 × 2,393.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,586.34x = 27,238,052.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,238,052.07/7,586.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.41

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