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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,590.30, 11,386.81 and 2,325.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,590.30, 11,386.81 and 2,325.21 is: 3,488.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,590.30 : 11,386.81 = 2,325.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,590.30/11,386.81 = 2,325.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,590.30x = 11,386.81 × 2,325.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,590.30x = 26,476,724.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,476,724.48/7,590.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.23

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