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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,586.76, 11,380.71 and 2,392.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,586.76, 11,380.71 and 2,392.50 is: 3,588.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,586.76 : 11,380.71 = 2,392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,586.76/11,380.71 = 2,392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,586.76x = 11,380.71 × 2,392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,586.76x = 27,228,348.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,228,348.68/7,586.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.93

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