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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,590.78, 11,385.77 and 2,396.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,590.78, 11,385.77 and 2,396.25 is: 3,594.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,590.78 : 11,385.77 = 2,396.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,590.78/11,385.77 = 2,396.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,590.78x = 11,385.77 × 2,396.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,590.78x = 27,283,139.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,283,139.38/7,590.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.25

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