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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,586.44, 11,379.66 and 2,392.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,586.44, 11,379.66 and 2,392.31 is: 3,588.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,586.44 : 11,379.66 = 2,392.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,586.44/11,379.66 = 2,392.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,586.44x = 11,379.66 × 2,392.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,586.44x = 27,223,693.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,223,693.89/7,586.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.47

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