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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.62, 11,382.94 and 2,394.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.62, 11,382.94 and 2,394.49 is: 3,591.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.62 : 11,382.94 = 2,394.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.62/11,382.94 = 2,394.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.62x = 11,382.94 × 2,394.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.62x = 27,256,336.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,256,336.00/7,588.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.74

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