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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,594.63, 11,391.87 and 2,400.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,594.63, 11,391.87 and 2,400.50 is: 3,600.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,594.63 : 11,391.87 = 2,400.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,594.63/11,391.87 = 2,400.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,594.63x = 11,391.87 × 2,400.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,594.63x = 27,346,221.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,346,221.42/7,594.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.73

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