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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,591.42, 11,387.67 and 2,397.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,591.42, 11,387.67 and 2,397.25 is: 3,596.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,591.42 : 11,387.67 = 2,397.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,591.42/11,387.67 = 2,397.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,591.42x = 11,387.67 × 2,397.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,591.42x = 27,299,091.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,299,091.91/7,591.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.05

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