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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,591.22, 11,386.84 and 2,397.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,591.22, 11,386.84 and 2,397.50 is: 3,596.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,591.22 : 11,386.84 = 2,397.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,591.22/11,386.84 = 2,397.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,591.22x = 11,386.84 × 2,397.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,591.22x = 27,299,948.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,299,948.90/7,591.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.25

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