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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,591.08, 11,388.24 and 2,661.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,591.08, 11,388.24 and 2,661.02 is: 3,992.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,591.08 : 11,388.24 = 2,661.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,591.08/11,388.24 = 2,661.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,591.08x = 11,388.24 × 2,661.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,591.08x = 30,304,334.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,304,334.40/7,591.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.10

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