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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,590.24, 11,386.56 and 2,394.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,590.24, 11,386.56 and 2,394.90 is: 3,592.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,590.24 : 11,386.56 = 2,394.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,590.24/11,386.56 = 2,394.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,590.24x = 11,386.56 × 2,394.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,590.24x = 27,269,672.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,269,672.54/7,590.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.73

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