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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.18, 11,389.94 and 2,327.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.18, 11,389.94 and 2,327.91 is: 3,492.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.18 : 11,389.94 = 2,327.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.18/11,389.94 = 2,327.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.18x = 11,389.94 × 2,327.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.18x = 26,514,812.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,514,812.25/7,592.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.38

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