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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,587.42, 11,382.96 and 2,393.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,587.42, 11,382.96 and 2,393.28 is: 3,590.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,587.42 : 11,382.96 = 2,393.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,587.42/11,382.96 = 2,393.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,587.42x = 11,382.96 × 2,393.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,587.42x = 27,242,610.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,242,610.51/7,587.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.50

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