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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.52, 11,382.75 and 2,394.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.52, 11,382.75 and 2,394.39 is: 3,591.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.52 : 11,382.75 = 2,394.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.52/11,382.75 = 2,394.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.52x = 11,382.75 × 2,394.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.52x = 27,254,742.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,254,742.77/7,588.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.58

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