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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,587.76, 11,382.36 and 2,393.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,587.76, 11,382.36 and 2,393.68 is: 3,590.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,587.76 : 11,382.36 = 2,393.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,587.76/11,382.36 = 2,393.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,587.76x = 11,382.36 × 2,393.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,587.76x = 27,245,727.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,245,727.48/7,587.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.75

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