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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,591.12, 11,388.36 and 2,326.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,591.12, 11,388.36 and 2,326.86 is: 3,490.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,591.12 : 11,388.36 = 2,326.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,591.12/11,388.36 = 2,326.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,591.12x = 11,388.36 × 2,326.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,591.12x = 26,499,119.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,499,119.35/7,591.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.80

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