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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,586.46, 11,380.94 and 2,391.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,586.46, 11,380.94 and 2,391.12 is: 3,587.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,586.46 : 11,380.94 = 2,391.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,586.46/11,380.94 = 2,391.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,586.46x = 11,380.94 × 2,391.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,586.46x = 27,213,193.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,213,193.25/7,586.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.07

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