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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,590.62, 11,385.94 and 2,396.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,590.62, 11,385.94 and 2,396.49 is: 3,594.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,590.62 : 11,385.94 = 2,396.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,590.62/11,385.94 = 2,396.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,590.62x = 11,385.94 × 2,396.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,590.62x = 27,286,291.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,286,291.35/7,590.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.74

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