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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.23, 11,385.21 and 2,660.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.23, 11,385.21 and 2,660.70 is: 3,989.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.23 : 11,385.21 = 2,660.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.23/11,385.21 = 2,660.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.23x = 11,385.21 × 2,660.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.23x = 30,292,601.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,292,601.91/7,592.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.95

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