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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,586.66, 11,379.99 and 2,392.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,586.66, 11,379.99 and 2,392.94 is: 3,589.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,586.66 : 11,379.99 = 2,392.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,586.66/11,379.99 = 2,392.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,586.66x = 11,379.99 × 2,392.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,586.66x = 27,231,633.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,231,633.27/7,586.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.41

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