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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,658.87, 11,488.59 and 2,394.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,658.87, 11,488.59 and 2,394.36 is: 3,591.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,658.87 : 11,488.59 = 2,394.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,658.87/11,488.59 = 2,394.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,658.87x = 11,488.59 × 2,394.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,658.87x = 27,507,808.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,507,808.38/7,658.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.63

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