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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,589.63, 11,384.45 and 2,395.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,589.63, 11,384.45 and 2,395.50 is: 3,593.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,589.63 : 11,384.45 = 2,395.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,589.63/11,384.45 = 2,395.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,589.63x = 11,384.45 × 2,395.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,589.63x = 27,271,438.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,271,438.00/7,589.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.25

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