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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,590.12, 11,386.86 and 2,325.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,590.12, 11,386.86 and 2,325.86 is: 3,489.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,590.12 : 11,386.86 = 2,325.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,590.12/11,386.86 = 2,325.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,590.12x = 11,386.86 × 2,325.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,590.12x = 26,484,242.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,484,242.20/7,590.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.30

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