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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,591.62, 11,363.74 and 5,592.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,591.62, 11,363.74 and 5,592.57 is: 8,371.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,591.62 : 11,363.74 = 5,592.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,591.62/11,363.74 = 5,592.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,591.62x = 11,363.74 × 5,592.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,591.62x = 63,552,426.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,552,426.63/7,591.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,371.39

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