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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.46, 11,383.94 and 2,393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.46, 11,383.94 and 2,393.12 is: 3,590.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.46 : 11,383.94 = 2,393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.46/11,383.94 = 2,393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.46x = 11,383.94 × 2,393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.46x = 27,243,134.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,243,134.49/7,588.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.07

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