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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,493.46, 11,242.59 and 3,598.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,493.46, 11,242.59 and 3,598.14 is: 5,398.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,493.46 : 11,242.59 = 3,598.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,493.46/11,242.59 = 3,598.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,493.46x = 11,242.59 × 3,598.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,493.46x = 40,452,412.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,452,412.78/7,493.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,398.36

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