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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,587.36, 11,382.12 and 2,392.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,587.36, 11,382.12 and 2,392.02 is: 3,588.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,587.36 : 11,382.12 = 2,392.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,587.36/11,382.12 = 2,392.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,587.36x = 11,382.12 × 2,392.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,587.36x = 27,226,258.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,226,258.68/7,587.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.37

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