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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,586.72, 11,380.08 and 2,393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,586.72, 11,380.08 and 2,393 is: 3,589.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,586.72 : 11,380.08 = 2,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,586.72/11,380.08 = 2,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,586.72x = 11,380.08 × 2,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,586.72x = 27,232,531.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,232,531.44/7,586.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.50

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