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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,590.78, 11,383.25 and 2,324.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,590.78, 11,383.25 and 2,324.16 is: 3,485.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,590.78 : 11,383.25 = 2,324.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,590.78/11,383.25 = 2,324.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,590.78x = 11,383.25 × 2,324.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,590.78x = 26,456,482.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,456,482.70/7,590.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.34

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