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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,591.42, 11,388.96 and 2,397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,591.42, 11,388.96 and 2,397.28 is: 3,596.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,591.42 : 11,388.96 = 2,397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,591.42/11,388.96 = 2,397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,591.42x = 11,388.96 × 2,397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,591.42x = 27,302,526.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,302,526.03/7,591.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.50

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