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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,590.94, 11,386.41 and 2,396.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,590.94, 11,386.41 and 2,396.81 is: 3,595.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,590.94 : 11,386.41 = 2,396.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,590.94/11,386.41 = 2,396.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,590.94x = 11,386.41 × 2,396.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,590.94x = 27,291,080.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,291,080.83/7,590.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.22

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