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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.22, 11,390.67 and 2,661.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.22, 11,390.67 and 2,661.93 is: 3,993.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.22 : 11,390.67 = 2,661.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.22/11,390.67 = 2,661.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.22x = 11,390.67 × 2,661.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.22x = 30,321,166.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,321,166.19/7,592.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.72

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