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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.21, 11,389.66 and 2,593.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.21, 11,389.66 and 2,593.41 is: 3,890.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.21 : 11,389.66 = 2,593.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.21/11,389.66 = 2,593.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.21x = 11,389.66 × 2,593.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.21x = 29,538,058.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,538,058.14/7,592.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.57

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