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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,591.21, 11,388.16 and 2,592.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,591.21, 11,388.16 and 2,592.41 is: 3,889.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,591.21 : 11,388.16 = 2,592.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,591.21/11,388.16 = 2,592.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,591.21x = 11,388.16 × 2,592.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,591.21x = 29,522,807.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,522,807.67/7,591.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.08

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