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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,591.98, 11,389.62 and 2,327.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,591.98, 11,389.62 and 2,327.01 is: 3,491.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,591.98 : 11,389.62 = 2,327.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,591.98/11,389.62 = 2,327.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,591.98x = 11,389.62 × 2,327.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,591.98x = 26,503,759.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,503,759.64/7,591.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.02

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