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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,591.94, 11,387.91 and 2,397.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,591.94, 11,387.91 and 2,397.81 is: 3,596.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,591.94 : 11,387.91 = 2,397.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,591.94/11,387.91 = 2,397.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,591.94x = 11,387.91 × 2,397.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,591.94x = 27,306,044.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,306,044.48/7,591.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.72

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