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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,587.84, 11,383.04 and 2,393.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,587.84, 11,383.04 and 2,393.60 is: 3,590.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,587.84 : 11,383.04 = 2,393.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,587.84/11,383.04 = 2,393.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,587.84x = 11,383.04 × 2,393.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,587.84x = 27,246,444.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,246,444.54/7,587.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.80

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