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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.08, 11,389.74 and 2,662.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.08, 11,389.74 and 2,662.02 is: 3,993.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.08 : 11,389.74 = 2,662.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.08/11,389.74 = 2,662.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.08x = 11,389.74 × 2,662.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.08x = 30,319,715.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,319,715.67/7,592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.60

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