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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,590.54, 11,387.52 and 2,396.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,590.54, 11,387.52 and 2,396.28 is: 3,594.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,590.54 : 11,387.52 = 2,396.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,590.54/11,387.52 = 2,396.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,590.54x = 11,387.52 × 2,396.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,590.54x = 27,287,686.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,287,686.43/7,590.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.96

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